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What is the term for the atmospheric condition of a particular location for a long period of time?
What is the term for the atmospheric condition of a particular location for a long period of time?
- Weather
- Precipitation
- Climate (correct)
- Temperature
Which zone is the area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn referred to as?
Which zone is the area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn referred to as?
- Torrid Zone (correct)
- Arctic Circle
- Frigid Zone
- Temperate Zone
What is the term for the moisture content of the air?
What is the term for the moisture content of the air?
- Humidity (correct)
- Precipitation
- Temperature
- Rainfall
How many climatic zones can the world be categorized into?
How many climatic zones can the world be categorized into?
What is the factor that affects the climate of a place?
What is the factor that affects the climate of a place?
What is the term for the winds that blow from the sea to the land?
What is the term for the winds that blow from the sea to the land?
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Climate
Climate
The long-term atmospheric conditions of a specific location.
Torrid Zone
Torrid Zone
The area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
Humidity
Humidity
The amount of moisture present in the air.
Number of Climatic Zones
Number of Climatic Zones
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Distance from the Equator
Distance from the Equator
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Sea breeze
Sea breeze
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Study Notes
Climate and Weather
- Climate is the long-term atmospheric condition of a particular location.
- Weather is the short-term atmospheric condition of a particular location for a limited period of time.
Climatic Zones
- The places near the Equator have a hot climate.
- The areas between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn are said to be in the Torrid Zone.
- The world can be categorized into three climatic zones.
Factors Affecting Climate
- Distance from the Equator affects the climate of a place.
- The height of a place, measured with respect to the sea level, also affects its climate.
Climate Characteristics
- Places close to the sea experience a moderate climate.
- The Temperate Zone receives slanting rays of the sun.
- The Frigid Zones experience extremely cold climate.
Weather-Related Terms
- Precipitation is the aggregate of atmospheric conditions for a long period of time.
- Moisture content of the air is also known as humidity.
- Onshore winds are also referred to as sea breeze.
Geographic Zones
- The Tropic of Cancer lies between the Arctic Circle and the Equator.
- The area close to the poles is referred to as the Frigid Zone.
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