Climate and Weather Practice

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What is climate?

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The average weather or weather pattern in a certain place over a long period of time.

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What is weather?

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The daily condition of the air in a certain place and time.

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Which factor affects climate?

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Latitude.

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Why do areas close to the equator receive more heat energy from the sun?

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They have more direct sunlight.

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What do ocean currents act like?

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A conveyor belt.

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What is the main difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of those conditions.

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What role does latitude play in climate?

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Latitude affects the amount of sunlight an area receives, influencing its temperature and climate.

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How do ocean currents influence weather?

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Ocean currents move heat and energy around the planet, affecting weather patterns.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, warming the planet.

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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.