Weather & climate

Explain the difference between weather and climate? The atmosphere is made up of nitrogen, oxygen and other gases. There are several layers to the atmosphere. The layer closest to the earth's surface is called the troposphere. It extends from the earth's surface to approximately 17km. Planes fly in the troposphere and weather occurs in the troposphere. The next layer is called the stratosphere. This extends from 17km - 50km. The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere. Generally, weather and clouds occur in the troposphere, but high clouds can be found low in the stratosphere. The earth's atmosphere is made up of nitrogen, oxygen and other gases, can you give the percentages of each on the image below. Winds move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure True False Ireland's prevailing winds are the South Westerlies, explain the term in bold print. Why are they called the South Westerlies? Leaving Cert reform plan aims to reduce stress Read the article at the link and answer the questions which follow What new subjects are to be introduced at leaving cert? Physical education Drama and theatre studies Digital communication Climate action and sustainable development Imagine you will have the opportunity to take the subject "Climate Action and Sustainable Development", outline why you want to take this subject. Match the characteristics of an anticyclone and the characteristics of a depression Anticyclone High pressure Isobars spaced far apart Clear skies Dry Depression Low pressure Isobars close together Cloudy Wet Name one air mass that affects Ireland and describe the type of weather associated with it Match the name of the lines on a weather chart with the weather element they depict Isobars Wind speed Isotherms Temperature Isohyets Rainfall isohels Sunshine Match the weather element with the measurement tool Campbell Stokes Recorder Sunshine Anenometre Wind speed Wind vane Wind direction Temperature Thermometre Look at the weather chart and answer the questions which follow Describe the weather conditions you would expect in Ireland based on the weather chart. Describe the weather conditions you would expect to find in Portugal and Spain based on the weather chart Match three types of cloud and three types of precipitation Clouds Stratus Cumulus Cirrus Precipitation Relief Convectional Cyclonic Look at the table below and answer the questions which follow What is the average minimum temp in Oct in Wales 7.2 6.5 4.9 4.2 What is the temperature range in July in England? 8.2 8.7 9.3 9.4 What is the average maximum temperature, in Fahrenheit, in Jan in N. Ireland 40.6 44.1 50.2 50.8 Describe the environmental impact of a natural disaster you have studied (maybe your CBA...! I would encourage you to refamiliarise yourself with the CBA before the exam, you can use the information in questions like this one!) Study the graph below and answer the questions which follow What is the hottest month of the year? How many mm of precipitation fell in Jan? What type of climate do you think Winnipeg receives? Hot Temperate Cold Discuss why temperatures vary so much between Moscow and Dublin, despite being at approximately the same latitude. Name two hot climates, two temperate and two cold climates "More than 1 billion people face being displaced within 30 years as the climate crisis and rapid population growth drive an increase in migration with 'huge impacts' for both the developing and developed worlds, according to an analysis."Name one developing country and one developed country.Is a climate crisis a push or pull factor in migration?Outline one impact that you would expect to see as a result of climate migration. Describe two factors that influence Ireland's climate Would you describe the greenhouse effect as harmful or beneficial to our planet? Why? Name one "greenhouse" gas Discuss one cause and one implication of climate change Discuss the effects of one NAMED weather event you have studied Name the three countries shown on the world map and name the type of climate each one receives. (Please note, be more specific than just hot and cold!) Imagine you are on holiday in a country with a hot or cold or temperate climate, write a postcard to a friend, naming the country you are in and describing the climate type, the location (latitude) the temeprature and percipitation levels. (You can choose between hot, cold and temperate) Discuss one way economic activity in Ireland is related to climate Complete the paragraph below by filling in the blanks.Carbon dioxide, warmer, greenhosue gases, strong, methane, solar, greenhouse effect, Paris Climate Since the start of the Industrial Revolution in 1780, human activity and industires have released large quantities of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Examples of these gases are methane, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide. These have had a negative impact on the environment. The Greenhouse effect is the warming of the earth's surface from the air above it. It is caused by these gases trapping the sun's solar energy within our atmosphere. The greenhouse effect is now too strong and the earth is becoming warmer. In 2015, the international community of 195 countries agreed a new programme to tackle climate change known as the Paris Agreement. How well do you feel you know this topic?