Weather and Climate Quiz

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the long-term average condition of the atmosphere for a location, while climate is the short-term condition of the atmosphere in a given location.

• Weather describes what's happening right here right now, while climate is the average condition of the atmosphere for a location based on many years of data.

• Weather is affected by latitude, elevation, and ocean currents, while climate is affected by temperature, wind, and humidity.

• Weather is a snapshot of what to expect for a particular location, while climate fluctuates greatly on any given day.

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Which of the following statements describes the weather?

• India experiences monsoon season in July.

• The South Pole is extremely cold and dry.

• The Amazon is hot and humid.

• New York City is cold in the winter.

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Which of the following statements describes the climate of a particular area?

• The Sahara is arid.

• New York City is cold in the winter.

• It's hot and humid in the Amazon.

• It's pouring outside.

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What are some factors that affect weather?

• Cloud cover, precipitation, and air pressure.

• Temperature, wind, and humidity.

• Latitude, elevation, and ocean currents.

• Co2 levels, fossil fuels, and climate patterns.

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What are some factors that affect climate?

• Temperature, wind, and humidity.

• Latitude, elevation, and ocean currents.

• Co2 levels, fossil fuels, and climate patterns.

• Cloud cover, precipitation, and air pressure.

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What is the main cause of climate change?

• Increased levels of co2 produced by the use of fossil fuels.

• Changes in the day-to-day weather patterns.

• Fluctuations in temperature, wind, and humidity.

• Variations in cloud cover, precipitation, and air pressure.

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Why is it important to understand the difference between weather and climate?

• To predict the day-to-day weather conditions accurately.

• To study the fluctuations in temperature, wind, and humidity.

• To analyze the impact of cloud cover, precipitation, and air pressure on climate patterns.

• To address the slow large-scale changes in the average conditions for different locations on earth.

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What is the key difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is a snapshot of what to expect for a particular location, while climate fluctuates greatly on any given day.

• Weather is affected by latitude, elevation, and ocean currents, while climate is affected by temperature, wind, and humidity.

• Weather describes what's happening right here right now, while climate is the average condition of the atmosphere for a location based on many years of data.

• Weather is the long-term average condition of the atmosphere for a location, while climate is the short-term condition of the atmosphere in a given location.

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