Factors Affecting Climate

What does the term 'weather' include?

• The historical data of climate patterns.
• Only temperature readings.
• Conditions such as temperature, humidity, and wind speed.
• Long-term averages of temperature and precipitation.

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What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the long-term average of atmospheric conditions.
• Climate is the short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific time.
• Weather refers to the short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place.
• Climate is determined by daily temperature fluctuations.

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Which of the following best describes climate?

• The current temperature and humidity in a location.
• The long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area.
• The daily changes in wind speed and precipitation.
• The immediate atmospheric conditions affecting a specific event.

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Which of the following metrics is commonly used to describe climate?

• Current humidity levels
• Wind speed during a storm
• Average temperature and precipitation over time
• Daily temperature readings

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Which statement about weather variability is true?

• Weather changes are influenced solely by climate.
• Weather can change quickly, even when the climate remains stable.
• Weather is always predictable and consistent.
• Weather conditions are the same every day in a stable climate.

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What impact does the ocean have on summer temperatures in coastal cities?

• It has no effect on summer temperatures.
• It causes summer temperatures to fluctuate wildly.
• It causes summer temperatures to be significantly higher.
• It moderates summer temperatures, preventing them from soaring too high.

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Why do coastal cities tend to have more moderate climates compared to continental cities?

• They are located at higher altitudes.
• They are influenced by the ocean, which absorbs and stores heat.
• They have more vegetation.
• They are closer to the equator.

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How do coastal cities typically differ from continental cities in terms of winter temperatures?

• Coastal cities have colder winters than continental cities.
• Coastal cities have milder winters due to the ocean's influence.
• Continental cities have milder winters than coastal cities.
• Both types of cities experience the same winter temperatures.

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Which of the following cities is likely to experience warmer winters due to its proximity to the ocean?

• Denver
• Miami
• Chicago
• Minneapolis

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What type of climate do continental cities like Denver and Minneapolis typically experience?

• Milder winters and cooler summers.
• Colder winters and hotter summers.
• Warmer winters and cooler summers.
• Consistent temperatures year-round.

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