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What is the difference between weather and climate?
What is the difference between weather and climate?
- Weather and climate both refer to long-term atmospheric conditions.
- Weather and climate are terms that can be used interchangeably.
- Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term atmospheric conditions. (correct)
- Weather refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.
What factor influences global air circulation and induces seasonal changes in temperature and precipitation?
What factor influences global air circulation and induces seasonal changes in temperature and precipitation?
- Changes in atmospheric pressure
- Alterations in the earth's magnetic field
- Variation in ocean currents
- Unequal heating of the earth’s surface by solar energy (correct)
How would you describe the rain shadow effect?
How would you describe the rain shadow effect?
- It is a climatic condition characterized by consistent rainfall throughout the year.
- It is a dry area on the leeward side of a mountainous area due to the loss of moisture from rising air. (correct)
- It is a weather phenomenon caused by excessive evaporation from nearby oceans.
- It is a wet area on the leeward side of a mountainous area due to the gain of moisture from rising air.
What is the primary determinant of the distribution of life on Earth?
What is the primary determinant of the distribution of life on Earth?
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How many major types of each of the major biomes are there?
How many major types of each of the major biomes are there?
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