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Which of the following is NOT a commonly measured meteorological variable used to determine climate?
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?
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?
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?
Which factors can affect the climate of a location?
What is the time span over which climate is typically averaged?
What is the time span over which climate is typically averaged?