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Understanding Climate vs Weather

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What is the main difference between climate and weather?

Climate is unpredictable, while weather is predictable.

Climate is always stable, while weather is constantly changing.

Weather only considers the atmosphere, while climate considers the atmosphere and oceans.

Climate involves the behavior of the entire climate system, while weather refers to specific conditions at a particular time and place. (correct)

Based on the text, what does climate change refer to?

The geological evidence from a hundred million years ago.

The predictability of weather patterns.

The short-term changes in weather conditions.

The average behavior of the atmosphere over time. (correct)

Why does the text mention El Niño as an example?

To discuss the predictability of tropical storms.

To explain how the behavior of the climate system can vary over time. (correct)

To highlight the causes of global warming.

To emphasize the stability of climate over long periods.

In terms of global warming, what does the geological evidence from the Cretaceous period suggest?

The poles were not covered in ice during that time. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why can global warming occur naturally?

Historical evidence suggests that there were warmer periods in Earth's history. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of climate change in the 21st century?

Human activity and socioeconomic forces (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines a location's climate?

Its position relative to various factors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum time period typically used to define a location's climate?

30 years (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor used to describe a location's climate?

Soil composition (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about climate change?

Climate change occurs gradually over long periods of time. (A) Signup and view all the answers