E102 - Weather and Climate

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a temperate climate zone?

• Cold winters and mild summers
• Located near the equator
• Moderate rainfall
• Four distinct seasons

What is climate?

• The measurement of temperature, humidity, rain, wind, visibility, and clouds
• The long-term weather pattern observed over a specific region
• The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place
• The study of weather patterns

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect climate?

• Population density
• Proximity to bodies of water
• Altitude
• Latitude

What is altitude?

• The height of a place above sea level
• The distance a place is from the equator
• The distance a place is from the poles
• The distance a place is from a body of water

What is the impact of human actions on climate?

• It only affects climate in tropical regions
• It only affects weather patterns
• It has no impact on climate
• It can change the climate over many years

What is the study of weather called?

• Oceanography
• Climatology
• Meteorology
• Geology

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Mediterranean climate zone?

• Located near a large body of water
• Moderate rainfall
• Located near the equator
• Mild winters and hot, dry summers

Which of the following is NOT a way that proximity to bodies of water can affect climate?

• By making the climate drier
• By making the climate colder
• By making the climate milder
• By making the climate wetter

Which of the following is NOT a tool used to collect weather data?

• Weather stations
• Satellites
• Weather balloons
• Newton meters

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is only affected by human actions, while climate is not
• Weather is only observed over a specific region, while climate is observed globally
• Weather is only measured by satellites, while climate is measured by weather stations
• Weather is short-term, while climate is long-term