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What is the main difference between weather and climate?
What is the main difference between weather and climate?
How frequently is 'climate' used in daily life compared to 'weather'?
How frequently is 'climate' used in daily life compared to 'weather'?
What is the timespan typically considered to measure climate?
What is the timespan typically considered to measure climate?
How often can weather change according to the text?
How often can weather change according to the text?
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Which of the following best describes climate?
Which of the following best describes climate?
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What term is used to describe generally wet and hot climates?
What term is used to describe generally wet and hot climates?
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Which type of climate is characterized by regions with a low temperature year-long?
Which type of climate is characterized by regions with a low temperature year-long?
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Where are some of the hottest places on Earth located with dry climates?
Where are some of the hottest places on Earth located with dry climates?
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Which climate type is marked by warm temperatures and a high level of precipitation, typically found between the tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn?
Which climate type is marked by warm temperatures and a high level of precipitation, typically found between the tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn?
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In which regions are tundras mainly found under polar climates?
In which regions are tundras mainly found under polar climates?
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What do mild climates typically allow due to their warm summers and mild winters?
What do mild climates typically allow due to their warm summers and mild winters?
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Which climate type is specific to the northern hemisphere with harsh winters, large snowfall, and distinct seasons?
Which climate type is specific to the northern hemisphere with harsh winters, large snowfall, and distinct seasons?
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What is the Köppen climate classification based on?
What is the Köppen climate classification based on?
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What is the key difference between weather and climate?
What is the key difference between weather and climate?
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How frequently does the text state 'climate' is used in daily life compared to 'weather'?
How frequently does the text state 'climate' is used in daily life compared to 'weather'?
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Which aspect best characterizes climate examples?
Which aspect best characterizes climate examples?
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What is the classic length of time used to measure climate?
What is the classic length of time used to measure climate?
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In which regions would you expect to find tropical and dry climates?
In which regions would you expect to find tropical and dry climates?
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How do mild climates differ from extreme climates in terms of weather patterns?
How do mild climates differ from extreme climates in terms of weather patterns?
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What distinguishes climate from weather in relation to predictability?
What distinguishes climate from weather in relation to predictability?
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What distinguishes tropical climates from dry climates?
What distinguishes tropical climates from dry climates?
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Where are regions with mild climates typically located?
Where are regions with mild climates typically located?
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Which climate type is characterized by harsh winters, significant snowfall, and long-lasting snow on the ground?
Which climate type is characterized by harsh winters, significant snowfall, and long-lasting snow on the ground?
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What is a key feature of continental climates that distinguishes them from other climate types?
What is a key feature of continental climates that distinguishes them from other climate types?
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Where are tundras typically found according to the text?
Where are tundras typically found according to the text?
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What feature sets apart dry climates from tropical climates?
What feature sets apart dry climates from tropical climates?
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