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What term refers to the average weather conditions over at least 30 years?
What term refers to the average weather conditions over at least 30 years?
Weather can change dramatically from one day to the next.
Weather can change dramatically from one day to the next.
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What are the main factors that affect climate zones?
What are the main factors that affect climate zones?
Latitude, altitude, land formations, ocean or air currents, and proximity to large bodies of water.
The amount of solar radiation received by a region is known as __________.
The amount of solar radiation received by a region is known as __________.
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Match the following components of Earth's climate system to their descriptions:
Match the following components of Earth's climate system to their descriptions:
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Which of the following is not a component of Earth's climate system?
Which of the following is not a component of Earth's climate system?
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The Sun's energy is absorbed only by land and oceans.
The Sun's energy is absorbed only by land and oceans.
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What is the most important factor that affects climate on Earth?
What is the most important factor that affects climate on Earth?
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Climate is classified into __________ based on long-term weather patterns.
Climate is classified into __________ based on long-term weather patterns.
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Which atmospheric condition is NOT typically considered when discussing weather?
Which atmospheric condition is NOT typically considered when discussing weather?
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Study Notes
Weather
- Refers to the atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place
- Meteorologists study weather
- Includes temperature, type and amount of precipitation, wind speed, humidity, atmospheric pressure, presence of fog, mist, or cloud cover
- Weather can change significantly from one day to the next.
Climate
- Refers to the average weather conditions over a long period (at least 30 years) in a specific region
- Climate is categorized into climate zones
- Factors influencing climate include: latitude, altitude, land formations, ocean or air currents, and proximity to large bodies of water
What Causes Weather?
- Weather is a result of interactions between the movement of water, air and energy from the sun
Factors Affecting Climate
- Latitude (distance from the equator)
- Altitude (height above sea level)
- Land formations
- Ocean or air currents
- Proximity to large bodies of water
Latitude & Insolation
- Insolation is the amount of solar radiation a region receives
- Higher latitudes receive more diffuse energy from slanting rays, while lower latitudes receive more concentrated energy from more direct rays.
- Latitude affects the climate of a region
The Earth and The Sun
- Energy from the sun is the essential factor influencing Earth's climate
- Some solar energy is absorbed by land, oceans, and clouds.
- Some solar energy is reflected by clouds and Earth's surface.
- Albedo is a measure of how much solar radiation is reflected off a surface.
Balance of Energy on Earth
- Earth absorbs solar energy, converting it to heat,
- Earth releases energy, maintaining balance
Earth's Climate System
- Earth has a climate system composed of various elements
- These elements include air, water, land, and life forms (biosphere)
- The system is powered by the Sun
The Spheres of Earth
- The Earth's systems include the lithosphere (solid earth), atmosphere (gases), hydrosphere (water), and biosphere (living things)
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This quiz explores the key concepts of weather and climate, including their definitions, the factors that influence them, and the roles of latitude and insolation. Test your understanding of the differences between short-term weather patterns and long-term climate changes.
