Climate and Weather

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Weather in any area tends to follow a ____________.

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pattern

Front

Being near an __________ or other large body of water affects climate.

Back

ocean

Front

Several factors affect ____________ in different places on Earth.

Back

climate

Front

Because Earth is shaped like a sphere, areas closer to the equator receive _________ direct energy from the sun than do areas farther from the equator.

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more

Front

A ___________ is the constant movement of ocean water.

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current

Front

The average weather conditions in a place over a long period of time is called __________.

Back

climate

Front

The __________ is the layer of gases surrounding Earth that affects weather and climate.

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atmosphere

Front

A ___________ is a large area characterized by similar climate conditions.

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climate zone

Front

The ___________ is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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equator

Front

Weather conditions like temperature, humidity, and precipitation are measured using __________.

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instruments