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What primarily defines weather?
What primarily defines weather?
- The average temperature over several years
- The global temperature changes over decades
- The long-term patterns of precipitation
- The conditions of the atmosphere at a specific time and place (correct)
How does climate differ from weather?
How does climate differ from weather?
- Climate only includes temperature changes
- Climate is the average of weather over a long time (correct)
- Climate is more unpredictable than weather
- Climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions
In which part of the atmosphere does most weather occur?
In which part of the atmosphere does most weather occur?
- Lower atmosphere (correct)
- Upper atmosphere
- Stratosphere
- Thermosphere
What is the primary composition of the atmosphere surrounding Earth?
What is the primary composition of the atmosphere surrounding Earth?
Which of the following characteristics would not typically be included when describing the weather?
Which of the following characteristics would not typically be included when describing the weather?
What primarily influences air temperature in a specific location?
What primarily influences air temperature in a specific location?
Which instrument is commonly used for measuring air temperature?
Which instrument is commonly used for measuring air temperature?
In which units is air temperature most commonly measured?
In which units is air temperature most commonly measured?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence air temperature?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence air temperature?
Which scenario is likely to result in a decrease in air temperature?
Which scenario is likely to result in a decrease in air temperature?
Flashcards
Weather Definition
Weather Definition
The state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place.
Weather vs. Climate
Weather vs. Climate
Weather describes the current atmosphere, while climate is the average weather over a long time.
Atmosphere
Atmosphere
The layer of gases surrounding Earth.
Lower Atmosphere
Lower Atmosphere
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Climate
Climate
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Air Temperature
Air Temperature
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Solar Radiation
Solar Radiation
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Factors Affecting Air Temperature
Factors Affecting Air Temperature
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Celsius (°C)
Celsius (°C)
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Fahrenheit (°F)
Fahrenheit (°F)
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Study Notes
Weather and Climate
- Weather occurs in the atmosphere, mostly in the lower atmosphere.
- Weather describes the atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place.
- Climate is the average weather over a long period.
- Important features of weather include conditions at that moment in time and location.
- Atmosphere is a mixture of gases surrounding planets, like Earth.
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