G 9 - 3.2 Climate, Weather, and Life

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

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

• Weather is determined by ocean currents, while climate is not.

• Weather affects only temperature, while climate affects precipitation.

• Weather is the same everywhere, while climate varies by region.

Which factor is NOT involved in determining Earth's climate?

• Geological formations

• Human activities

• Ocean currents

• Solar energy

What causes ocean currents?

• Wind patterns and Earth's rotation

• Seasonal changes in temperature

• Solar radiation only

• Tectonic plate movements

Which of the following is a factor that shapes regional climate?

• Urbanization

• Population density

• Soil type

• Latitude

What is the Greenhouse Effect?

• The trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

• The reflection of sunlight by Earth's surface

• The cooling of the Earth due to cloud cover

• The process of ocean currents regulating temperature

Which of the following describes climate change?

• A temporary shift in weather conditions

• Only human-induced changes in weather

• A consistent increase in global temperatures

• Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns

What happens to air when it rises?

• It becomes denser and sinks.

• It remains at the same temperature.

• It warms and absorbs moisture.

• It cools and releases moisture.

What is a consequence of cold air sinking?

• It warms and becomes drier.

• It increases humidity.

• It cools and releases moisture.

• It creates thunderstorms.

Which of the following is NOT a nonhuman cause of climate change?

• Natural greenhouse gas emissions

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar radiation variations

• Deforestation

What is the role of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• They trap heat and maintain Earth's temperature.

• They reflect sunlight back into space.

• They cool the Earth's surface.

• They create ocean currents.