Climate Factors Quiz

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather describes the short-term conditions in an area, climate is the long-term weather pattern in an area.

• Weather describes the long-term conditions in an area, climate is the short-term weather pattern in an area.

• Weather describes the atmospheric conditions, climate describes the oceanic conditions.

• Weather describes the temperature, climate describes the precipitation.

How is the weather currently/today?

• Temperate

• Cold

• Hot

• Windy

What do you conclude concerning the climate in Jeddah?

• Jeddah has a windy climate.

• Jeddah has a rainy climate.

• Jeddah has a hot climate.

• Jeddah has a cold climate.

How does the North Atlantic Drift most likely affect the climate in Europe?

• It brings mild, humid air to parts of Europe.

• It brings cold, dry air to parts of Europe.

• It brings cold, humid air to parts of Europe.

• It brings hot, humid air to parts of Europe.

In the case of high mountains, which factor is more important for climate, altitude or latitude?

• None of the above

• Latitude

• Both are equally important

• Altitude

What is the annual average temperature in Jeddah?

• Below 20ᵒ

• Around 25ᵒ

• Above 30ᵒ

• Around 15ᵒ

If the area shown in Figure 5 were located in a region where monsoons occur, would the figure represent a summer monsoon or a winter monsoon?

• Both summer and winter monsoon

• Summer monsoon

• Winter monsoon

• No monsoon

What is the temperature in Jeddah?

• 27ᵒ

• 32ᵒ

• 29ᵒ

• 25ᵒ

How do ocean currents affect climate?

• They have no impact on climate.

• They bring cold water to the equator and warm water to the poles.

• They bring warm water to the equator and cold water to the poles.

• They moderate temperatures in coastal areas.

What is the main factor that affects the climate of towns and cities in the northern United States?

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Ocean currents

• Distance from large bodies of water