Climate Change Agreement and Weather vs Climate Overview
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What is the main difference between weather and climate?

  • Weather is influenced by air temperature, while climate is influenced by precipitation.
  • Weather is the day-to-day changes in the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term pattern of weather. (correct)
  • Weather is affected by wind, while climate is affected by cloud type.
  • Weather is influenced by air pressure, while climate is influenced by wind.

    • What factors influence the temperature in a particular location?

  • Latitude, proximity to large bodies of water, and elevation (correct)
  • Air pressure, cloud type, and precipitation
  • Latitude, proximity to mountain ranges, and wind
  • Wind, elevation, and proximity to mountain ranges

    • What is the Orographic effect characterized by?

  • Moist air and precipitation (correct)
  • Extreme weather and natural calamities
  • Dislocation of populations
  • Dry air and less rainfall

    • How does the Rain shadow effect occur?

    <p>On the leeward slope of a mountain with dry air and less rainfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ecological footprint measure?

    <p>Humanity's use of resources against Earth's capacity to regenerate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can climate change impact soil productivity?

    <p>Lead to lower soil productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does altitude affect temperature in a place?

    <p>Temperature drops about 1° for every 160(m) of altitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of prevailing winds on the leeward side of mountains?

    <p>It is dry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In general, how do continental interiors differ from ocean areas in terms of climate?

    <p>Continental interiors have narrower temperature ranges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevailing wind system in a region characterized by?

    <p>Wind blowing predominantly from a specific direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of climate according to the text?

    <p>The average of daily weather patterns over a long period of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily determines the average yearly temperature in a region?

    <p>Latitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which climate zone are you likely to find constant high temperatures and frequent rain?

    <p>Tropical zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary climate control that influences the temperature range and average yearly temperature?

    <p>Distance from the equator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hemisphere is located below the equator?

    <p>Southern Hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of temperatures can be expected in the Arctic climate zone?

    <p>Frigid and perpetual cold</p> Signup and view all the answers

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