Climate Components Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a meteorological variable commonly measured to determine climate?

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

    • What factors can affect the climate of a location?

  • Latitude, longitude, and altitude
  • Terrain and land use
  • Nearby water bodies and their currents
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Which classification scheme is the most widely used to classify climates?

  • Köppen climate classification (correct)
  • Thornthwaite system
  • Meteorological variable classification
  • Evapotranspiration classification

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

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

    What are the components of the climate system?

    <p>Atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the meteorological variables commonly measured to determine climate?

    <p>Temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, and precipitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the factors that can affect the climate of a location?

    <p>Latitude, longitude, terrain, altitude, land use, and nearby water bodies and their currents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of the climate system?

    <p>Atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification scheme commonly used to classify climates?

    <p>Köppen climate classification</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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