Weather & Climate

The ocean contributes to the world’s climate by ___________.

• absorbing nitrogen

• storing heat

• storing salt

• releasing carbon dioxide

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Which of the following statements best describes the difference between climate and weather?

• Climate is determined by temperature and precipitation and weather is determined by only humidity, air pressure, and wind conditions.

• Weather is determined by temperature and precipitation and climate is determined by only humidity, air pressure, and wind conditions.

• Climate is the condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place, and weather is the characteristics of climate in an area over a longer period of time.

• Weather is the condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place, and climate is the characteristics of weather in an area over a longer period of time.

How do rain droplet s form?

• evaporation of water vapor

• condensation of water vapor

• transpiration of water vapor

• respiration of water vapor

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Which of the following statements is NOT a characteristic of a high-pressure system?

• clear skies

• light breeze

• dry weather

• heavy rains

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Which of the following statements is NOT a characteristic of a low-pressure system?

• storm clouds

• clear skies

• tornado forms

• heavy rains

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Which of the following determines the climate in an area?

• precipitation and air pressure

• temperature and air pressure

• wind conditions and humidity

• temperature and precipitation

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