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Weather and Climate Impact on Life

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What term is used to describe statistically significant variations of the mean state of climate or its variability persisting for decades or longer?

Climate variability (correct)

Temperature fluctuations

Atmospheric circulation

Weather patterns

How is 'climate change' typically defined in the text?

Persistent changes in the mean state of climate (correct)

Short-term weather patterns

Variability in daily temperatures

Variations in wind patterns

What determines climate according to the text?

Atmospheric circulation and ocean currents (correct)

Daily weather patterns

Longitude

Distance to the equator

Why is predicting large-scale human-induced climate change challenging according to the text?

Because of the limited ability to predict human activity accurately Signup and view all the answers

What plays a role in the growth, movement, and decay of weather systems as mentioned in the text?

Vertical structure of the atmosphere and various factors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a traditional climate variable according to the text?

Ocean currents Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate represents long-term patterns. Signup and view all the answers

What scientific evidence was presented in the IPCC Second Assessment Report (SAR) in 1996?

Human activities are already influencing the climate. Signup and view all the answers

Why are weather systems like mesoscale convective systems only predictable over a period of hours?

As a result of rapidly developing and decaying weather systems. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the atmosphere characterizes the state of weather experienced by humans?

Temperature, wind, precipitation, and clouds. Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding the system that determines Earth's climate important for predicting human influence on climate?

To eventually predict how humans influence climate change. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of weather system has the least predictability according to the text?

Mesoscale convective systems. Signup and view all the answers