Unit 3 Weather & Climate

Which of the following is a description of weather and NOT climate?

• The temperature this month has been cooler than average

• The temperature today has increased 2 degrees between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m.

   

• The average temperature has increased over the past month

• The average temperature has increased by 2 degrees over the past 100 years

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The area in which you live has a particular climate. It also has weather. What is the difference between climate and weather?

• weather is the condition of earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place, whereas climate is the characteristic weather in an area over a long period of time

• climate is the condition of earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place, whereas weather is the characteristic climate in an area over a long period of time.

Bob informed Joe that the climate was supposed to be rainy over the weekend so he cancelled his pool party. Joe said that he had misused the word “climate” and he meant “weather.”

Which statement accurately describes the confusion between Joe & Bob?

• Joe is correct, assuming the weather had been particularly rainy over the past few months

• Joe is correct. The climate of an environment remains constant based on the usual weather of that environment; however, weather can change daily.

   

Which of the following terms best explains what Maria is describing when she uses the term "humid subtropical"?

• precipitation

• temperature

•  climate

• weather

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During an El Nino event, surface water temperatures increase along the west coast of South America. Which weather changes are likely to occur in this region?

• increased air temperature and decreased precipitation

   

• increased air temperature and increased precipitation

• decreased air temperature and increased precipitation

   

• decreased air temperature and decreased precipitation

   

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.  Isabella has lived in Miami, Florida, all her life, and she knows the weather is warm and humid much of the time. What factor DOES NOT play a part in determining the climate found in Florida?

 

• High Altitude

• Ocean Currents

• Latitude

• Prevailing Winds

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How can James explain the differences in the average January temperatures in Seattle compared to the temperatures in the other cities?

• The jet stream does not affect Seattle’s weather, but it does affect the other cities.

• Seattle receives more solar energy in winter than the other cities

• Pacific Ocean currents warm the air near Seattle in winter

• Volcanoes along the west coast of North America affect the weather in Seattle.

   

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The map provided shows the flow of the ocean current known as the Gulf Stream. Which best explains why the Gulf Stream tends to bring warmer air to the east coast of Florida?

 

• The Gulf Stream is the result of  Earth’s rotation

• The Gulf Stream brings water from the tropical area around the equator.

• The Gulf Stream is a deep water ocean current.

• The Gulf Stream changes directions each year.

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The polar jet stream changes location depending on the season. This movement affects the weather conditions across the U.S. during winter. The weather is warmer in the summer. Which statement is true about how the polar jet stream causes this temperature increase?

• The polar jet stream has moved south, causing warm air to move north into the northern United States.

• The polar jet stream has moved north, causing cold air to move north into the northern United States.

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Hurricanes or typhoons form over ocean waters near the equator.

Why might a hurricane follow the path formed by the Gulf Stream current?

 

• The Gulf Stream has carved a clear path through land.

• The fast-moving water drives the hurricane along the current.

• There is an increase in air pressure along the Gulf Stream.

• The hurricane gains energy from warm, moist air.

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