Weather Basics

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average atmospheric conditions over a long period, while climate is the atmospheric conditions at a specific time.

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

• Weather is always predictable, while climate is not.

• Weather only occurs in certain parts of the world, while climate is global.

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Which of the following is an example of weather?

• The average temperature in July over the past 30 years.

• A thunderstorm occurring this afternoon.

• The typical rainfall in a rainforest.

• The average snowfall in a region over a decade.

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How can you describe the climate of a desert?

• It has frequent rain and high humidity.

• It has long-term patterns of low rainfall and high temperatures.

• It has short-term cold weather.

• It has unpredictable weather patterns.

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Which tool would you use to measure weather conditions?

• A barometer to measure atmospheric pressure.

• A thermometer to measure long-term temperature trends.

• A rain gauge to measure annual rainfall.

• A climate model to predict next week's weather.

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What does a climate graph typically show?

• Daily weather conditions.

• Long-term temperature and precipitation patterns.

• The current weather forecast.

• The wind speed for a specific day.

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Which of the following statements is true about climate?

• Climate changes daily.

• Climate is the same everywhere on Earth.

• Climate is the average weather over a long period.

• Climate only includes temperature.

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If you wanted to know the weather for tomorrow, which source would you check?

• A climate report.

• A weather forecast.

• A historical climate data chart.

• A geography textbook.

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Which of the following best describes the climate of a tropical rainforest?

• Cold and dry.

• Hot and dry.

• Hot and wet.

• Cold and wet.

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What is one way scientists study climate change?

• By observing daily weather changes.

• By analyzing long-term data on temperature and precipitation.

• By predicting tomorrow's weather.

• By measuring the wind speed every hour.

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects climate?

• Latitude.

• Altitude.

• Daily weather changes.

• Ocean currents.

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