What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

Weather Patterns and Ocean Currents Impacting North Carolina

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Weather is short-term, while climate is long-term.
Weather is only about temperature, while climate includes precipitation.
Weather is long-term, while climate is short-term.
Weather is affected by latitude, while climate is not.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a jet stream?
A high-pressure weather system.
A fast, narrow air current.
A slow-moving ocean current.
A type of hurricane.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What direction do the westerly jet streams travel?
From east to west.
From north to south.
From west to east.
From south to north.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ocean current brings cold water from Alaska down the west coast of the US?
North Atlantic Current
California Current
Equatorial Current
Gulf Stream Current
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do ocean currents affect the climate?
They only affect the temperature of the ocean.
They have no impact on the climate.
They influence the temperature of the air and prevailing winds.
They only affect the shape of coastlines.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What conditions are necessary for the formation of hurricanes?
Cold water and low pressure.
Warm water and low pressure.
Cold water and high pressure.
Warm water and high pressure.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to hurricanes when they hit land?
They become more violent.
They gain strength.
They slow down and break apart.
They change direction.
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