Climate and Thermal Comfort Quiz

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Which one of the following best describes climate?

  • The short-term changes in atmospheric conditions
  • The average weather in a place over many years (correct)
  • The long-term changes in atmospheric conditions
  • The daily weather conditions in a specific location

What is the main difference between climate and weather?

  • Climate is influenced by atmospheric conditions, while weather is influenced by geographical factors
  • Climate changes over a long period of time, while weather changes in a short period of time (correct)
  • Climate is determined by temperature, while weather is determined by precipitation
  • Climate refers to the daily weather conditions, while weather refers to long-term changes

What is the definition of weather?

  • A set of atmospheric conditions prevailing at a given place & time (correct)
  • The average weather in a place over many years
  • The long-term changes in atmospheric conditions
  • The short-term changes in atmospheric conditions

What is the timescale for climate change?

<p>Hundreds, thousands, even millions of years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does climate represent?

<p>The average weather in a place over many years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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