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What is climate?
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?
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?
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?
What components of the climate system affect the climate of a location?
How long is the time span over which meteorological variables are measured to determine climate?
How long is the time span over which meteorological variables are measured to determine climate?
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Climate definition
Climate definition
Long-term weather pattern in a region, typically averaged over 30 years.
Köppen climate classification
Köppen climate classification
The most widely used system for classifying climates.
Climate variables
Climate variables
Temperature, humidity, pressure, wind, and precipitation used to determine climate.
Climate system components
Climate system components
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Climate measurement time span
Climate measurement time span
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