Weather and Climate

Which of the following BEST describes climate?

• The condition that occurs in the atmosphere with in a day.

• The pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a long period.

• The pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a short period.

• The disturbance in the atmosphere happens for an extended period.

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What happens to the temperature of the air when latitude increases?

• It remains the same

• Increases

• Decreases

• Varies

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Julia's house is located up on a hill and has a colder climate. It is located near the

equator. What will most likely affect the climate of the place?

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Topography

• All of these

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Which side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation?

• Leeward side

• WIndward side

• Rain shadow

• Peak

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How does the windward side differ from the Leeward side of a highland?

• The windward receives more precipitation than the leeward.

• The leeward side has more vegetation than the windward side.

• The windward side receives more heat than the leeward side.

• The leeward side receives more precipitation than the windward side.

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How does latitude affect climate?

• Temperature increases as latitude decreases, resulting in a warm climate

• Temperature decreases as latitude increases,resulting in a cold climate

• Temperature increases as latitude increases,resulting in a warm climate

• Both A and b are correct

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Why do mountain climbers bring thick jackets when they go up the mountains?

• The temperature increases as the altitude increases

• The temperature decreases as the altitude increases

• The altitude increases as the temperature increases

• The altitude decreases as the temperature increases

Why does cloud formation disappear as the air moves slowly towards the leeward

side of the mountain?

• The air condenses as it moves to the leeward side.

• The amount of water vapor is not enough

• The temperature becomes lower

• There is too much water vapor.

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During summer, many people visit Baguio City because of the cold weather. What do you think makes Baguio City cold?

• The Latitude

• The Altitude

• The Topography

• The Distance from the Ocean

Why are the coldest places on Earth found at the poles?

• Less amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas

• A great amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface

• A great amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas

• Less amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface

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