Weather & Climate

What is weather?

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What is Climate?

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What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather changes slowly, climate changes quickly.

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

• Weather and climate are the same.

• Weather is only about rain, climate is only about temperature.

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How do plants and animals in Yuma adapt to the climate?

• They migrate to cooler areas.

• They change color to blend in with the sand.

• They store water to survive dry periods.

• They grow taller to reach the sun.

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What might happen to the cactus if Yuma's climate becomes even drier?

• It will grow faster.

• It will store more water.

• It will become a different plant.

• It may not survive due to lack of water.

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What is one effect of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• It makes the Earth cooler.

• It traps more heat, warming the Earth.

• It causes more rain.

• It reduces the amount of sunlight.

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What are scientists doing to help with climate change?

• They are making the Earth spin faster.

• They are finding ways to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

• They are trying to increase carbon dioxide levels.

• They are stopping all rain.

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