Weather & Climate

The condition of the air outdoors is-

• climate

• weather

• average temperature

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The average weather conditions of a region--

• daily temperature

• weather

• climate

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Precipitation is

• rain, sleet, snow or hail.

• only rain.

• only snow or hail.

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The amount of water vapor in the air-

• humidity

• climate

• generalization

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What is the main driver of the Earth's climate system?

• The Earth's core

• Solar radiation

• The Moon

• Human activities

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What is the main factor that determines the climate of a region?

• The type of soil

• The amount of sunlight

• The average temperature and precipitation

• The number of plants

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What does the term "El Niño" refer to?

• A cooling of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean

• A warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean

• A global increase in atmospheric pressure

• A decrease in hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean

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What is the main driver of Earth's climate system?

• The Earth's core

• Solar radiation

• The Moon

• Human activities

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Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface and is where most weather occurs?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

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Which of the following is a consequence of climate change?

• Decrease in global sea levels

• Increase in global biodiversity

• More frequent and severe weather events

• Stabilization of global temperatures

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