What is the main difference between weather and climate?
Climate and Weather

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Science
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10th Grade
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Emanuel Oyolo
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Weather and climate are the same thing.
Weather is short-term, while climate is long-term.
Climate changes daily, while weather remains constant.
Weather only affects humans, while climate affects the entire planet.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name the four main types of air masses that influence weather patterns.
maritime equatorial
continental arctic
maritime tropical, continental tropical, maritime polar, continental polar
maritime arctic
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Coriolis effect and how does it impact global wind patterns?
The Coriolis effect only impacts wind patterns in the Southern Hemisphere
The Coriolis effect is a man-made phenomenon
The Coriolis effect is caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon
The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth, impacting global wind patterns by causing winds in the Northern Hemisphere to curve to the right and winds in the Southern Hemisphere to curve to the left.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the difference between high-pressure systems and low-pressure systems.
Low-pressure systems have higher atmospheric pressure at the center compared to the surrounding areas.
High-pressure systems have higher atmospheric pressure at the center compared to the surrounding areas, while low-pressure systems have lower atmospheric pressure at the center compared to the surrounding areas.
High-pressure systems are associated with rainy weather, while low-pressure systems are associated with clear skies.
High-pressure systems have lower atmospheric pressure at the center compared to the surrounding areas.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the three main climate zones on Earth?
Tropical, Temperate, and Polar
Desert, Rainforest, Tundra
Hot, Cold, Mild
Equatorial, Subtropical, Arctic
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the characteristics of the tropical climate zone.
Proximity to the poles
Characterized by high temperatures year-round, little seasonal variation, high humidity, heavy rainfall, and proximity to the equator.
Low humidity
Low temperatures year-round
Low rainfall
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two main types of precipitation and how do they form?
Fog and mist
Rain and snow
Hail and sleet
Sunshine and clouds
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