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What is the key difference between weather and climate?
What is the key difference between weather and climate?
- Weather refers to long-term weather patterns, while climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.
- Weather and climate are used interchangeably to describe atmospheric conditions.
- Weather and climate both refer to long-term weather patterns.
- Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term weather patterns. (correct)
How is climate different from weather in terms of duration?
How is climate different from weather in terms of duration?
- Climate considers long-term weather patterns, while weather refers to short-term conditions. (correct)
- Climate focuses on short-term conditions, while weather considers long-term patterns.
- Climate refers to daily weather patterns, while weather refers to seasonal patterns.
- Climate and weather both refer to short-term conditions.
What is the classic length for measuring climate?
What is the classic length for measuring climate?
- Fifty years
- Thirty years (correct)
- Ten years
- Twenty years
How frequently is 'climate' used in comparison to 'weather'?
How frequently is 'climate' used in comparison to 'weather'?
What does climate refer to in terms of weather patterns?
What does climate refer to in terms of weather patterns?
How does weather differ from climate in terms of change frequency?
How does weather differ from climate in terms of change frequency?
What is the primary focus of climate descriptions?
What is the primary focus of climate descriptions?
Which climate type is characterized by warm temperatures and a high level of precipitation?
Which climate type is characterized by warm temperatures and a high level of precipitation?
In which type of climate are some of the hottest places on Earth located, such as North Africa and the southwestern United States?
In which type of climate are some of the hottest places on Earth located, such as North Africa and the southwestern United States?
Which climate type refers to regions with low temperatures year-long, including the poles and tundra areas?
Which climate type refers to regions with low temperatures year-long, including the poles and tundra areas?
Where are places with mild climates typically located?
Where are places with mild climates typically located?
What type of climate is specific to the northern hemisphere, with harsh winters and a larger amount of snowfall?
What type of climate is specific to the northern hemisphere, with harsh winters and a larger amount of snowfall?
What does the Köppen climate classification type A focus on?
What does the Köppen climate classification type A focus on?
Where are tundras typically located according to the text?
Where are tundras typically located according to the text?
What do climate zones represent?
What do climate zones represent?
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