Weather and Climate Quiz Review

What are the differences between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions while climate is the average of weather over a long period.

• Weather is the average of atmospheric conditions over a long period while climate refers to short-term conditions.

• Weather and climate are the same and can be used interchangeably.

• Weather is related to geological conditions while climate is related to atmospheric conditions.

Explain how the water cycle affects weather. Evaporation:

• It increases humidity and can lead to cloud formation.

• It decreases humidity and prevents cloud formation.

• It has no effect on weather patterns.

• It only affects ocean temperatures.

How does condensation in the water cycle affect weather?

• It causes precipitation, leading to rain or snow.

• It increases evaporation, leading to drier conditions.

• It decreases humidity, leading to clearer skies.

• It has no effect on weather patterns.

The water cycle affects weather through processes such as _____, which involves the falling of water from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

What are the key elements that affect climate, and in what ways do they impact it?

Which factors determine the distribution of climate types (biomes) on Earth?

• Latitude and altitude

• Proximity to water bodies

• Human activities

• All of the above

The water cycle influences weather patterns by affecting the distribution of _____ in the atmosphere.

Which of the following is a factor that can affect climate?

• Ocean currents

• Soil type

• Animal migration

• Human language

Write T or True if the statement is true; write F or False if the statement is false. Different latitudes of Earth's surface get the same amounts of solar energy.

• True

• False

Write T or True if the statement is true; write F or False if the statement is false. As altitude increases, temperature decreases.

• True

• False