Weather and Climate

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Which factor does NOT affect temperature? Options: Latitude, Distance from the sea, Longitude, Altitude.

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Longitude

Front

Areas near the sea are cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

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True

Front

What causes changes in seasons?

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The earth tilting on its axis

Front

Why is there a greater chance of snow in New York State in January than in March?

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Because in January, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, and temperatures are colder.

Front

Several months during the year that have similar temperatures

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Season

Front

Rain, snow sleet, or hail that falls from the clouds in the sky

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precipitation

Front

Average weather conditions of a region year after year

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climate

Front

Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?

Back

The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.

Front

Which statement about Hawaii refers to its climate? Options: A blizzard occurs on one of Hawaii’s tallest mountain peaks., A high temperature of 37.8°C was recorded earlier today in Hawaii., The mountains were shaded by cumulus clouds on a Tuesday afternoon., The coolest months are February and March.

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The coolest months are February and March.

Front

Two major factors used to identify climate are?

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temperature and precipitation