Weather and Climate Test

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What happens over time to determine climate?

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Climate is determined by the average weather conditions over a long period, typically years.

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What do weather satellites track?

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Weather satellites are used to track large scale movements in the atmosphere.

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What is the average or typical weather condition of a region year after year called?

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Climate.

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What tool is used to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer.

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Which of the following is NOT a weather symbol? Cloudy, Sunny, Mountain, Snow?

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Mountain.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

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Barometer.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary separating two masses of air of different densities.

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What does humidity measure?

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Humidity measures the amount of water vapor in the air.