weather and climate test review

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What is the climate zone that is on the equator?

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Tropical

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Name the four seasons.

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Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

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What happens to temperature as you get closer to the equator?

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The hotter it is.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is what is happening right now and climate is recorded over a long period of time.

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What is water vapor in the air called?

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Humidity.

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What are the main components of weather?

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Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

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What is the definition of climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time.

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What is the role of the sun in weather and climate?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather patterns and influences climate.

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What is a weather front?

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A boundary between two different air masses that can lead to changes in weather.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, warming the Earth.