10 Questions
What is the main difference between climate and weather?
Climate involves the behavior of the entire climate system, while weather refers to specific conditions at a particular time and place.
Based on the text, what does climate change refer to?
The average behavior of the atmosphere over time.
Why does the text mention El Niño as an example?
To explain how the behavior of the climate system can vary over time.
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.
Why can global warming occur naturally?
Historical evidence suggests that there were warmer periods in Earth's history.
What is the primary cause of climate change in the 21st century?
Human activity and socioeconomic forces
What is the primary factor that determines a location's climate?
Its position relative to various factors
What is the minimum time period typically used to define a location's climate?
30 years
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor used to describe a location's climate?
Soil composition
Which of the following statements is true about climate change?
Climate change occurs gradually over long periods of time.
Learn about the difference between climate and weather, with climate referring to long-term behavior and weather describing current atmospheric conditions. Explore how climate involves the entire climate system, including the atmosphere, oceans, ice sheets, and biosphere.
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