ES chapter 7 test

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What is the definition of weather?

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Weather is a set of physical conditions of the lower atmosphere, including temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, cloud cover, and other facts, in a given area over a period of hours or days.

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What type of forest is known for its year-round uniformly warm temperature?

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Tropical rainforest.

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True or False: Deserts are always hot places.

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False. Deserts can be cold, such as polar deserts.

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What is the definition of climate?

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Climate is the general pattern of atmospheric conditions in a given area over periods ranging from at least three decades to thousands of years.

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What determines the structure of vegetation layers in tropical rainforests?

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The plants’ needs for sunlight.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What are the main components of weather?

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Temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and cloud cover.

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What type of forest has distinct seasons and a variety of tree species?

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Temperate deciduous forest.

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What is a characteristic of taiga forests?

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Taiga forests are characterized by coniferous trees and cold climates.

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What is the significance of humidity in weather?

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Humidity affects precipitation and temperature, influencing weather patterns.