Weather and Climate

A geological period (the Ice Age) lasting millions of years during which the Earth exhibited large glaciers and ice sheets

• Weather

• Climate

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An overnight freeze that damages orange crops in central Florida.

• Weather

• Climate

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The amount of precipitation measured over the course of a year

• Weather

• Climate

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A heat wave in New York City lasting four days.

• Weather

• Climate

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CO₂ concentration in the atmosphere has shown an increasing trend over the past several decades.

• Weather

• Climate

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The leaves are turning colors and falling off of the trees because the days and nights are cooler.

• Weather

• Climate

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There are only cirrus clouds in the sky today.

• Weather

• Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Climate is determined by temperature

• Weather is determined by temperature

• Climate is at a set time weather is over long period of time

• Weather is at a set time climate is over long period of time

Which of the following are the 2 main factors that determine climate?

• Preciptiation and humidity

• Temperature and Air Pressure

• Wind conditions and Humidity

• Temperature and Precipitation

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How does the sun's energy most directly influence precipitation in an area?

• Suns's energy drives the water cycle

• Sun's energy creates surface currents in the ocean.

• Sun's energy controls condensation.

• Sun's energy controls runoff.

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