Climate Review

Weather refers to: A) The immediate atmospheric conditions B) The distance north and south of the equator C) The height above sea level D) The usual weather conditions over a long period.

• The immediate atmospheric conditions

• The distance north and south of the equator

• The height above sea level

• The usual weather conditions over a long period.

Answer explanation

Weather refers to the immediate atmospheric conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and precipitation, at a specific time and place. This distinguishes it from climate, which describes long-term weather patterns.

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Tropical Climate is located at: A) high latitudes B) mid latitudes C) low latitudes D) the poles.

• high latitudes

• mid latitudes

• low latitudes

• the poles

Answer explanation

Tropical climates are found near the equator, which corresponds to low latitudes. These regions experience warm temperatures and high humidity year-round, distinguishing them from climates at higher latitudes.

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Polar Climate is found at (a)   .

• low latitudes

• mid latitudes

• high latitudes
• the equator

Answer explanation

Polar climates are characterized by extremely cold temperatures and are found at high latitudes, near the poles. This distinguishes them from climates found at low or mid latitudes, which are generally warmer.

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Wind Current refers to: A) The way wind moves around Earth B) The height above sea level C) The distance north and south of the equator D) The immediate atmospheric conditions.

• The way wind moves around Earth

• The height above sea level

• The distance north and south of the equator

• The immediate atmospheric conditions.

Answer explanation

Wind Current refers to the way wind moves around Earth, making option A the correct choice. The other options describe different concepts related to geography and weather, not specifically wind movement.

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An Ocean Gyre is formed by: A) Wind currents and Earth's rotation B) The height above sea level C) The distance north and south of the equator D) The immediate atmospheric conditions.

• Wind currents and Earth's rotation

• The height above sea level

• The distance north and south of the equator

• The immediate atmospheric conditions.

Answer explanation

An Ocean Gyre is primarily formed by wind currents and the Coriolis effect due to Earth's rotation, which creates circular patterns in ocean currents. Other options do not directly contribute to the formation of gyres.

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What is the main difference between climate and weather?

• Climate is the immediate condition of a location, while weather is the average condition.

• Climate describes the long-term conditions, while weather describes the short-term conditions.

• Climate changes more frequently than weather.

• Weather is the average condition of a location.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that climate refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, while weather pertains to short-term variations. This distinction is crucial for understanding how each term is used in meteorology.

Match the following elements with what climate helps you predict about them.

• day-to-day atmospheric conditions

• temperature

• patterns of air movement

• sunlight

• amount of solar radiation received

• wind

• average conditions over a long period

• weather

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Fill in the blank: Weather changes more ______ than climate.

• slowly

• frequently

• rarely

• predictably

Answer explanation

Weather changes more frequently than climate because weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate describes long-term patterns. Thus, the correct choice is 'frequently'.

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Fill in the blank: Regions at 60°N and 60°S latitudes are ______ and wet.

• hot

• cold

• humid

• dry

Answer explanation

Regions at 60°N and 60°S latitudes are characterized by cold temperatures due to their high latitude, which results in less direct sunlight. Therefore, the correct answer is 'cold'.

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Wind cells form due to the circulation of air from the surface of Earth into the (a)   .

• Ocean

• Atmosphere
• Mountains

• Forests

Answer explanation

Wind cells are created by the movement of air from the Earth's surface into the atmosphere. This circulation is essential for weather patterns and climate, making 'Atmosphere' the correct choice.

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