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What term is used to describe the average weather pattern taken over a long time, typically 25 years?

Rainfall
Temperature
Climate (correct)
Meteorology

How is climate described when a place experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall?

Warm and dry
Hot and dry
Hot and wet (correct)
Cold and dry

In the context of weather records, what is the role of meteorologists?

To study animal adaptations
To analyze geological data
To determine climate patterns
To prepare weather reports (correct)

How is the mean temperature for a given month calculated over many years?

By calculating the sum of average temperatures over many years (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument is used for measuring humidity?

Hygrometer (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does humidity refer to?

Amount of water vapor in the atmosphere (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is adaptation in the context of animals?

Adjustment or changes in behavior, and structure to suit an environment (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an element of weather?

Phase of moon (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does camouflage help certain animals?

Protects them from predators and helps in catching prey (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the lion-tailed macaque grasp branches with its tail?

To help in climbing trees (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the Toucan's beak adaptation aid in its survival?

To squash nuts and berries found on trees (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the elephant's large ears and trunk adaptation?

To hear well and lose body heat, and for various tasks like feeding and drinking (C) Signup and view all the answers