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WorksheetsWeather and Climate
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
A geological period (the Ice Age) lasting millions of years during which the Earth exhibited large glaciers and ice sheets
Weather
Climate
An overnight freeze that damages orange crops in central Florida.
Weather
Climate
The amount of precipitation measured over the course of a year
Weather
Climate
A heat wave in New York City lasting four days.
Weather
Climate
CO₂ concentration in the atmosphere has shown an increasing trend over the past several decades.
Weather
Climate
The leaves are turning colors and falling off of the trees because the days and nights are cooler.
Weather
Climate
There are only cirrus clouds in the sky today.
Weather
Climate
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Climate is determined by temperature
Weather is determined by temperature
Climate is at a set time weather is over long period of time
Weather is at a set time climate is over long period of time
Which of the following are the 2 main factors that determine climate?
Preciptiation and humidity
Temperature and Air Pressure
Wind conditions and Humidity
Temperature and Precipitation
How does the sun's energy most directly influence precipitation in an area?
Suns's energy drives the water cycle
Sun's energy creates surface currents in the ocean.
Sun's energy controls condensation.
Sun's energy controls runoff.
In which climate zone is most of the USA located?
Polar
Sub-tropical
Temperate
Tropical
What is precipitation?
The current condition of the air outdoors, such as temperature, cloud cover, wind speed, and rainfall
The amount of water vapor in the air
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from the sky
How hot or cold something is
