Uneven Heating of the Earth

According to National Geographic, what is weather the state of?

• The Earth's core temperature

• The atmosphere, including temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, precipitation, and cloud cover

• The ocean currents and tides

• The Earth's magnetic field

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Weather varies ________ and ________.

• Hourly; monthly

• Daily; seasonally

• Weekly; biannually

• Continuously; yearly

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Climate is the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area of the world that is typically monitored for at least how many years?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 40 years

How many main climate types are there on Earth?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

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Which climate type is characterized as hot and humid with temperatures greater than 64°F and more than 59 inches of precipitation each year?

• Dry

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Continental

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What is a distinctive feature of dry climate areas?

• High humidity

• Heavy snowfall

• Moisture is rapidly evaporated from the air

• Mild winters

Continental climate areas are known for having what type of summers and winters?

• Warm to cool summers and very cold winters

• Hot and humid summers and mild winters

• Dry summers and wet winters

• Constantly warm temperatures year-round

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Polar climate areas never have temperatures above what degree Fahrenheit even in the summer?

• 32°F

• 50°F

• 60°F

• 70°F

Why is knowing information about climate zones important to human beings?

• For entertainment and leisure activities

• For understanding and survival

• For historical and cultural studies

• For technological advancements

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What does knowledge about gardening and farming allow for?

• Decreased production of important plants and crops

• Maximum production of important plants and crops

• Understanding of animal behavior

• Development of urban areas

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