Weather and Climate: Key Differences Explained

The video tutorial explains the differences between weather and climate, emphasizing that weather is short-term and fluctuates, while climate is long-term and predictable. It defines climate change as significant long-term changes in temperature and precipitation patterns. The tutorial also distinguishes between climate change and global warming, noting that global warming refers to the increase in Earth's average temperatures, which leads to climate change. The role of greenhouse gases and human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, in contributing to climate change is also discussed.

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is predictable, climate is unpredictable

• Weather is constant, climate changes daily

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

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

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences weather?

• Precipitation

• Air pressure

• Biome

• Temperature

How does climate determine the biome of an area?

• By affecting the wind speed

• By determining the average temperature and precipitation

• By influencing the daily weather patterns

• By changing the air pressure

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What is climate change?

• A temporary increase in temperature

• A sudden decrease in precipitation

• A significant long-term change in average temperature and rainfall

• A short-term change in weather patterns

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Which of the following is an example of climate change?

• A single day of snow in May

• A week of unusually high temperatures

• Consistent snowfall every May for 20 years

• A sudden rainstorm

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Why was the term 'climate change' added to the discussion of global warming?

• Because global warming only refers to temperature increase

• Because climate change is unrelated to global warming

• Because global warming refers to short-term changes

• Because climate change is a result of global warming

What is the primary cause of the increase in greenhouse gases according to scientists?

• Human activities such as burning fossil fuels

• Natural forest fires

• Natural volcanic activity

• Changes in solar radiation

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What is smog and where is it commonly found?

• A natural phenomenon in deserts

• A toxic cloud found in major cities

• A type of cloud found in rural areas

• A harmless mist in rainforests

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Which human activity is NOT a significant contributor to the release of greenhouse gases?

• Industrial production

• Clearing land for agriculture

• Recycling

• Burning fossil fuels

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What is the greenhouse effect?

• The absorption of water vapor by greenhouse gases

• The reflection of sunlight by greenhouse gases

• The cooling of the Earth by greenhouse gases

• The trapping of heat by greenhouse gases

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