Weather vs Climate

What does weather describe?

• Long-term atmospheric conditions

• Ocean currents

• Mountain ranges

• Short-term atmospheric conditions

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Can weather change a lot in a short period?

• Only in the winter

• Only in the summer

• No, it remains the same

• Yes, it can change a lot

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What is climate based on?

• Many years of data

• A week's data

• A single year's data

• A month's data

Does the Sahara desert always stay dry?

• Only during winter

• No, it rains sometimes

• Yes, always

• Only during summer

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What affects the climate?

• Indoor heating

• Daily temperature only

• Humidity only

• Latitude and proximity to water

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What is a key difference between weather and climate?

• There is no difference

• Weather is short-term, climate is long-term

• Weather is about oceans, climate is about land

• Weather is long-term, climate is short-term

Can climate be affected by mountain ranges?

• Yes, it can

• No, it cannot

• Only in certain countries

• Only at high altitudes

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Why is understanding the difference between weather and climate important?

• To choose what to wear

• To study geography

• To understand climate change

• To predict daily temperatures

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What does climate change refer to?

• Long-term changes in climate patterns

• Changes in ocean currents

• Mountain range shifts

• Daily weather changes

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What contributes to climate change?

• Short-term weather fluctuations

• Seasonal temperature changes

• Increased CO2 levels from fossil fuels

• Daily humidity changes

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