Climate Glossary Quiz

What is the definition of "climate" as mentioned in the glossary?

• The study of weather patterns over a long period of time.

• General weather patterns over a long period of time.

• A giant pattern of moving water that spans whole oceans.

• The ability to make things move or change.

What does "climatology" refer to according to the document?

• The distance of a place north or south of Earth's equator.

• The study of weather patterns over a long period of time.

• The event or process that leads to a result or change.

• A climate pattern where water near the equator gets hotter than usual.

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Which term describes a giant pattern of moving water that spans whole oceans and moves water from place to place in a circle?

• Gyre

• Equator

• Latitude

• Longitude

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What is the "equator" as defined in the glossary?

• The distance of a place east or west of Earth's prime meridian.

• The ability to make things move or change.

• The imaginary line that divides Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.

• A climate pattern where water near the equator gets hotter than usual.

According to the glossary, what does "El Niño" describe?

• A result or change that happens because of an event or process.

• A climate pattern where water near the equator gets hotter than usual and affects the weather around the world.

• The distance of a place north or south of Earth's equator.

• A giant pattern of moving water that spans whole oceans.

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What does the term "model" refer to in the context of science?

• A type of scientific test

• A computer program that simplifies concepts

• A detailed plan or drawing

• A hypothesis for an experiment

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What is the purpose of "observing" in scientific studies?

• To make predictions

• To gather information using the senses

• To prove a hypothesis

• To analyze data

What defines "ocean current"?

• The temperature variation in the ocean

• The salinity of ocean water

• Ocean water flowing in a continuous path

• The depth of ocean water

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What are "prevailing winds" known to influence?

• The direction of river flows

• Ocean currents

• The formation of mountains

• The Earth's rotation

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What is the role of the "scientific community"?

• To conduct independent experiments

• To teach scientific concepts in schools

• To share information and ideas globally

• To fund scientific research

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