Climate and Weather Concepts

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The weather of a region describes the region’s average temperature and precipitation over a long period of time.

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False

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Which of these is NOT an influence on climate?

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large cities

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Leadville is colder than Burlington because

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Leadville has a higher elevation.

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Factors that do not affect the climate of an area

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Being in a city rather than in a rural area

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Climate comparison at the same latitude

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The climate is cooler in the mountains than on flat land

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Relationship between weather and climate

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Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere, while climate is the average weather over a long period

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Criteria for climate classification

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A climate classification system divides regions according to temperature, the amount of precipitation, and vegetation

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The altitude of a city has an effect on its temperature.

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Higher altitudes generally lead to lower temperatures.

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Oceans have an effect on the climate in coastal cities.

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Coastal cities tend to have milder climates due to the influence of ocean currents.

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On the windward side of a mountain, air rises _____ and drops its moisture as precipitation.

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cools