Weather Systems

Most water vapor in the atmosphere comes from 

• evaporation from oceans.
• evaporation from soil.
• transpiration from plants.
• the burning of fossil fuels. 

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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 (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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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 (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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It is raining.

• weather
• climate

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The high temperature today will be near 75 C.

• weather
• climate

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The average winter temperature is 45 C.

• weather
• climate

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Over the last decade we have had an increase in the amount of rain in our area.

• weather

• climate

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The high temperature today will be near 75 degrees F.

• weather

• climate

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The average winter temperature is 30 degrees F.

• weather

• climate

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What causes winds to form on Earth?

• solar energy
• ocean currents
• elevation differences
• uneven heating of the Earth by the sun

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