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What is climate?

  • The long-term weather pattern in a region, typically averaged over 30 years (correct)
  • The short-term weather pattern in a region, typically averaged over 1 year
  • The weather conditions in a region over a decade
  • The immediate weather conditions in a region
  • What classification scheme is most widely used for classifying climates?

  • Bergeron climate classification
  • Köppen climate classification (correct)
  • Saffir-Simpson climate classification
  • Thornthwaite climate classification
  • Which meteorological variables are commonly measured to determine climate?

  • Cloud cover, air pollution, daylight hours, and wind speed
  • Temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, and precipitation (correct)
  • Humidity, precipitation, air pollution, and daylight hours
  • Temperature, wind speed, cloud cover, and air pressure
  • What components of the climate system affect the climate of a location?

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

    How long is the time span over which meteorological variables are measured to determine climate?

    <p>From months to millions of years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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