Understanding Weather and Climate Concepts

The video provides a simplified overview of climate, distinguishing it from weather, which changes quickly, while climate is the average weather over a long period. It explains the greenhouse effect, latitude, and heat transport as factors affecting climate. The video also discusses the effects of climate change, such as global warming, changes in precipitation patterns, and rising sea levels.

How does the temperature of the water off the coast of Los Angeles illustrate climate patterns?

• It shows a consistent temperature throughout the year.

• It demonstrates a large temperature variation between months.

• It shows a small temperature variation with a consistent pattern over the year.

• It indicates that the temperature is unpredictable.

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average condition over a long period, while climate changes daily.

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

• Weather changes quickly and is observed daily, while climate is the average condition over a long period.

• Climate changes quickly and is observed daily, while weather is the average condition over a long period.

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting climate?

• Daily weather changes

• Latitude

• Ocean currents

• Greenhouse effect

How does latitude affect climate?

• Higher latitudes receive less sunlight, leading to cooler climates.

• Lower latitudes receive less sunlight, leading to cooler climates.

• Higher latitudes receive more sunlight, leading to warmer climates.

• It has no effect on climate.

What is a consequence of the Earth's uneven heating?

• Uniform climate across the globe

• Formation of unique biomes and climate differences

• No effect on climate

• Constant temperature at the equator

What role do greenhouse gases play in the Earth's atmosphere?

• They have no significant effect on Earth's temperature.

• They trap heat, maintaining Earth's temperature.

• They reflect all sunlight back into space.

• They cool the Earth by absorbing heat.

What is the greenhouse effect named after?

• The effect of sunlight on plants

• The warming effect inside a greenhouse

• The cooling effect of the Earth's atmosphere

• The reflection of sunlight by clouds

What is global warming primarily caused by?

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions

• Decreased greenhouse gas emissions

• Natural climate cycles

• Changes in Earth's orbit

Which of the following is NOT an effect of climate change?

• Increased frequency of hurricanes

• Rising sea levels

• Decreased global temperatures

• Coral bleaching

What is the relationship between global warming and climate change?

• They are unrelated phenomena.

• Climate change is a result of global warming.

• They are the same phenomenon.

• Global warming is a result of climate change.