8.1.2.4 Climates of Earth

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average weather conditions

• Weather refers to long-term average weather conditions, while climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions

• Weather and climate are the same thing

• Weather and climate are unrelated

What is the most important influence on climate?

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Coastline

• Solar energy

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How do mountains affect climate?

• Mountains have no effect on climate

• Mountains cause rain shadows and influence precipitation patterns

• Mountains increase temperatures in surrounding areas

• Mountains decrease temperatures in surrounding areas

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How do oceans affect temperatures and precipitation on land?

• Oceans have no effect on temperatures and precipitation on land

• Oceans moderate temperatures and make coastal areas more constant

• Oceans increase temperatures and make coastal areas more extreme

• Oceans decrease temperatures and make coastal areas more extreme

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What is the main feature that distinguishes rain forests from deserts?

• Temperature

• Vegetation

• Altitude

• Latitude

What type of climate is characterized by warm summers and mild winters?

• Tropical wet

• Continental

• Mild

• Polar

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What type of climate is characterized by cold year-round and little precipitation?

• Tropical wet

• Continental

• Mild

• Polar

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What type of climate is characterized by hot summers, cooler winters, and very little precipitation?

• Tropical wet

• Continental

• Mild

• Dry

What type of climate is characterized by warm summers, cold winters, and moderate precipitation?

• Tropical wet

• Continental

• Mild

• Dry

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What type of climate is characterized by warm all year round and high precipitation?

• Tropical wet

• Continental

• Mild

• Dry

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