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What is the main difference between weather and climate?
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?
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?
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?
How does the Rain shadow effect occur?
What does ecological footprint measure?
What does ecological footprint measure?
How can climate change impact soil productivity?
How can climate change impact soil productivity?
How does altitude affect temperature in a place?
How does altitude affect temperature in a place?
What is the effect of prevailing winds on the leeward side of mountains?
What is the effect of prevailing winds on the leeward side of mountains?
In general, how do continental interiors differ from ocean areas in terms of climate?
In general, how do continental interiors differ from ocean areas in terms of climate?
What is the prevailing wind system in a region characterized by?
What is the prevailing wind system in a region characterized by?
What is the definition of climate according to the text?
What is the definition of climate according to the text?
Which factor primarily determines the average yearly temperature in a region?
Which factor primarily determines the average yearly temperature in a region?
In which climate zone are you likely to find constant high temperatures and frequent rain?
In which climate zone are you likely to find constant high temperatures and frequent rain?
What is the primary climate control that influences the temperature range and average yearly temperature?
What is the primary climate control that influences the temperature range and average yearly temperature?
Which hemisphere is located below the equator?
Which hemisphere is located below the equator?
What type of temperatures can be expected in the Arctic climate zone?
What type of temperatures can be expected in the Arctic climate zone?
