weather vs. climate

______ affects weather and climate because it heats the Earth unevenly.

• latitude
• altitude
• atmosphere
• sunlight

______ is the average pattern for weather over a long period of time.

• climate
• weather
• forecast
• sunlight

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Which of the following best describes weather?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
• long-term conditions (30 or more years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Which of the following best describes climate?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
• long-term conditions (30 or more years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Describe a temperate climate.

• dry and cold year round
• warm year round, high humidity and rainfall
• variety of climate patterns, seasons, moderate precipitation

Describe a tropical climate.

• dry and cold year round
• warm year round, high humidity and rainfall
• variety of climate patterns, seasons, moderate precipitation

Describe a polar climate.

• dry and cold year round
• warm year round, high humidity and rainfall
• variety of climate patterns, seasons, moderate precipitation

What is the primary factor that influences climate?  

• latitude
• longitude
• elevation
• climate zone

What generally happens to temperatures as you increase in elevation?

• increase
• decrease

Why do higher elevations have cooler air?

• air pressure decreases, so air becomes more dense and cooler.
• air pressure increases, so air becomes less dense and cooler.
• air pressure decreases, so air becomes less dense and cooler.