Weather and climate

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The weather is...

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The state of the atmosphere at a particular time.

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The climate is...

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The typical state of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

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Which factor does NOT affect temperature? Options: Latitude, Distance from the sea, Longitude, Altitude.

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Longitude

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The temperate zones of the Earth are between the tropics. True or False?

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False

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Areas near the sea are cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

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True

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This picture shows...
Options: Convectional rain, Orographic rain, Frontal rain

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Orographic rain

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Anticlyclones cause unstable weather and rain.

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False

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Is the atmospheric pressure lower in low areas?

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False

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Hot air weighs less than cold air.

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True

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Oceanic climate has...

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Mild temperatures all year round and abundant, regular precipitations.