Climate and Meteorological Variables
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Which of the following is NOT a commonly measured meteorological variable used to determine climate?

  • Atmospheric pressure
  • Temperature
  • Humidity
  • Ocean currents (correct)

What are the components of the climate system?

  • Months to millions of years
  • Atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere (correct)
  • Latitude, longitude, terrain, altitude, and land use
  • Temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, and precipitation

Which classification scheme is the most widely used for classifying climates?

  • Köppen climate classification (correct)
  • Evapotranspiration
  • Ocean currents
  • Thornthwaite system

Which factors can affect the climate of a location?

<p>Latitude, longitude, and altitude (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time span over which climate is typically averaged?

<p>30 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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