Climate and Weather - W

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Climate determines daily weather conditions.

• Weather is about the clothes you wear, and climate is about the clothes in your closet.

• Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time, while climate is average weather conditions over a long period.

• Weather is the same as climate, just studied over different time periods.

Who is the Greek god believed to control the weather?

• Hermes

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Aphrodite

What can severe weather events impact?

• Only outdoor activities

• They have no real impact

• Only the local economy

• Crops, local economy, and infrastructure

What is NOT a factor in determining climate?

• Altitude

• Nearby bodies of water

• Terrain

• The color of the local buildings

What is a consequence of not knowing the weather forecast?

• You might wear the wrong clothes

• It can lead to severe impacts on people and areas

• You might miss your favorite TV show

• None, weather forecasts are not important

What shapes the small decisions we make daily?

• Weather only

• Climate only

• Neither weather nor climate

• Both weather and climate

What is a staple food in Vietnam due to its climate conditions?

• Rice

• Corn

• Wheat

• Cactus

Why wouldn't you see an igloo in the Caribbean?

• Because it's too cold

• Because it's too hot

• Because there's no snow

• Both B and C

How do humans adapt to changes in weather and climate?

• By changing their diet

• By moving to different locations

• By adapting their behavior and technology

• Humans do not adapt to changes in weather and climate

What has given rise to human diversity according to the text?

• Climate changes

• Technological advancements

• Weather patterns

• Geographic diversity