Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate

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What is climate?

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Weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.

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Which is not a factor that influences daily weather?

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Elevation.

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What are the Temperate Climate Zones?

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The areas located between 23.5°N and 66.5°N and 23.5°S and 66.5°S, characterized by hot summers and cold winters, usually having four seasons.

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What are Jet Streams?

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Fast flowing cold air currents in a narrow zone in the upper atmosphere.

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What is Global Warming?

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A gradual increase in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place, while climate is the average of these conditions over a longer period.

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What factors influence climate?

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Latitude, altitude, proximity to water bodies, ocean currents, and vegetation.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to a warming effect.

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What are the main greenhouse gases?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and water vapor.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.