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What is the main difference between weather and climate?
What is the main difference between weather and climate?
- Weather is temporary and local, while climate is average over an extended period and a larger area (correct)
- Weather is long-term, while climate is short-term
- Weather is measured daily, while climate is measured over an hour
- Weather is measured over 30 years, while climate is measured daily
How long is the typical period used to determine the climate of a specific area?
How long is the typical period used to determine the climate of a specific area?
- 50 years
- 10 years
- 30 years (correct)
- 1 year
What is the first step in determining the weather?
What is the first step in determining the weather?
- Determining the current factors affecting the atmosphere (correct)
- Determining the temperature
- Determining the air pressure
- Determining the humidity
What is temperature a measure of?
What is temperature a measure of?
What are the five main factors affecting the weather?
What are the five main factors affecting the weather?
Why is weather considered temporary?
Why is weather considered temporary?
What is the object being described when referring to temperature in the context of weather?
What is the object being described when referring to temperature in the context of weather?
What happens to the ability of an air mass to absorb water vapor as air temperature increases?
What happens to the ability of an air mass to absorb water vapor as air temperature increases?
What is the direction of wind in an air mass?
What is the direction of wind in an air mass?
What type of air mass is associated with a sunny day?
What type of air mass is associated with a sunny day?
What is the measure of water vapor within the air?
What is the measure of water vapor within the air?
What is the process by which water vapor in the air forms clouds?
What is the process by which water vapor in the air forms clouds?
What is the instrument used to measure air pressure?
What is the instrument used to measure air pressure?
What is the result of changing air pressure due to altitude?
What is the result of changing air pressure due to altitude?
What is the main factor that determines the speed and direction of wind?
What is the main factor that determines the speed and direction of wind?
