Weather and Climate Flashcard

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term; climate is long-term.

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What is the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area called?

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Climate.

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Which of the following best describes climate?

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Average weather over a long time.

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What is the primary cause of global warming?

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Human activities.

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Which of the following is a consequence of global warming?

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Rising sea levels.

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What factors influence weather?

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

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances like coal, oil, and natural gas that are burned for energy and contribute to global warming.

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What is a climate zone?

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A region of the Earth with distinct climate characteristics, such as tropical, temperate, or polar.