Understanding Weather and Climate

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to daily conditions, while climate is the average over a long period.

• Weather is the average over a long period, while climate refers to daily conditions.

• Weather and climate are the same thing.

• Weather is only about temperature, while climate includes all weather conditions.

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Which of the following is an example of a tropical climate?

• Warm and humid conditions

• Cold and icy conditions

• Hot and dry conditions

• Mild and rainy conditions

Why is understanding climate important?

• It helps us know what to expect in different parts of the world.

• It tells us the exact weather for the next day.

• It predicts the mood of people.

• It determines the exact time of sunrise and sunset.

How does weather affect our daily lives?

• It influences what we wear and our activities.

• It changes the laws of physics.

• It determines the color of the sky.

• It controls the time of day.

What type of climate is typically found near the North and South Poles?

• Polar climate

• Tropical climate

• Desert climate

• Temperate climate