Section Review 3.3

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the long-term average of atmospheric conditions; climate is short-term.

• Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is the long-term average.

• Weather and climate are the same.

• Weather is only about temperature; climate is only about precipitation.

How do climatologists study climate?

• By observing daily weather patterns.

• By analyzing long-term weather data and patterns.

• By predicting tomorrow's weather.

• By studying only temperature changes.

How are landforms and latitude zones associated with specific climate zones?

• They have no effect on climate zones.

• They determine the type of climate zone.

• They only affect weather, not climate.

• They are unrelated to climate zones.

How are biotic zones related to climate zones around the world?

• Biotic zones are determined by climate zones.

• Biotic zones determine climate zones.

• Biotic zones and climate zones are unrelated.

• Biotic zones only exist in tropical climates.

Why are meteorology and climatology important for geography and creation care?

• They are not important for geography.

• They help understand and protect the environment.

• They only focus on predicting weather.

• They are only important for scientists.

What type of climate is represented by the color green on the map?

• Tropical Rainy

• Humid Continental

• Marine West Coast

• Polar (Tundra)

Which climate type is found near the equator and is represented by a light brown color on the map?

• Tropical Wet and Dry (Savanna)

• Icecap

• Mediterranean

• Subpolar (Taiga)

What climate type is indicated by the dark brown color on the map?

• Varied Highland

• Humid Subtropical

• Semiarid (Steppe)

• Tropical Rainy

Which of the following is a type of climate found in the world?

• Tropical Rainy

• Desert

• Oceanic

• Urban

What type of climate is characterized by low temperatures and often includes ice and snow?

• Tropical Rainy

• Dry

• Cold

• Moderate / Temperate