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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?

  • 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?

  • Fifty years
  • Thirty years (correct)
  • Ten years
  • Twenty years
  • How frequently is 'climate' used in comparison to 'weather'?

    <p>Less frequently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does climate refer to in terms of weather patterns?

    <p>Long-standing weather pattern of a specific region over a long period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does weather differ from climate in terms of change frequency?

    <p>Weather can change rapidly on an hour-to-hour basis, while climate does not change on an hour-to-hour basis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of climate descriptions?

    <p>Stable patterns over a longer period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which climate type is characterized by warm temperatures and a high level of precipitation?

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

    In which type of climate are some of the hottest places on Earth located, such as North Africa and the southwestern United States?

    <p>Dry climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which climate type refers to regions with low temperatures year-long, including the poles and tundra areas?

    <p>Polar climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are places with mild climates typically located?

    <p>Between the tropic of Cancer and the Arctic circle (northern hemisphere)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of climate is specific to the northern hemisphere, with harsh winters and a larger amount of snowfall?

    <p>Continental climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Köppen climate classification type A focus on?

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

    Where are tundras typically located according to the text?

    <p>North Asia, North America, and northern Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do climate zones represent?

    <p>Areas with different climates generally in an east-to-west direction around the Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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