Weather and Climate Quiz

1. What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average temperature, while climate is current conditions.

• Weather is current conditions, while climate is the average over time.

• Weather includes humidity, while climate does not.

• d. Weather is about precipitation, while climate is about temperature.

2. Which factor does NOT affect climate?

• a. Sunlight

• b. Oceans

• c. Human activities

• d. Moon phases

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3. How do oceans influence the climate of nearby land?

• By making the land colder in winter and warmer in summer

• By making the land warmer in winter and cooler in summer

• By causing more rainfall throughout the year

• By blocking sunlight and reducing temperatures

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What is the study of climates called?

• Meteorology

• Climatology

• Oceanography

• Geography

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Which climate type is characterized by being warm all year and having no winter?

• Cyclonic

• Polar

• Tropical

• Highland

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What does the presence of permafrost indicate about a climate?

• It is a tropical climate

• It is a polar climate

• It is a subtropical climate

• It is a highland climate

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How do winds affect climate?

• By bringing only warm air to an area

• By transporting moisture and temperature changes

• By blocking sunlight

• By reducing precipitation

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Why might mountains affect the climate of an area?

• They are closer to the sun.

• They can block cold air and cause variations in temperature.

• They increase humidity.

• They decrease wind speed.

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What is one possible effect of human activities on climate?

• Increased snowfall in polar regions

• Global warming due to trapped gases

• Cooling of ocean waters

• More frequent earthquakes

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Which climate type is typically found near the equator?

• Subtropical

• Cyclonic

• Highland

• Tropical

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