12 Questions
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
How is 'climate change' typically defined in the text?
Persistent changes in the mean state of climate
What determines climate according to the text?
Atmospheric circulation and ocean currents
Why is predicting large-scale human-induced climate change challenging according to the text?
Because of the limited ability to predict human activity accurately
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
Which of the following is NOT considered a traditional climate variable according to the text?
Ocean currents
What is the main difference between weather and climate?
Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate represents long-term patterns.
What scientific evidence was presented in the IPCC Second Assessment Report (SAR) in 1996?
Human activities are already influencing the climate.
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.
What aspect of the atmosphere characterizes the state of weather experienced by humans?
Temperature, wind, precipitation, and clouds.
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.
Which type of weather system has the least predictability according to the text?
Mesoscale convective systems.
Learn about the profound influence of weather and climate on life on Earth, and their importance for health, food production, and well-being. Explore the concerns regarding human-induced climate change and the scientific evidence presented in the IPCC Second Assessment Report (SAR).
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