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What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to short-term changes.

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

• Weather and climate are the same and can be used interchangeably.

• Climate changes daily, while weather remains constant over time.

Which of the following best describes the role of jet streams in weather patterns?

• Jet streams are responsible for creating ocean currents.

• Jet streams influence the movement of air masses and weather systems.

• Jet streams are a type of precipitation.

• Jet streams have no impact on weather patterns.

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What is the main factor that causes different climate zones on Earth?

• The distance from the moon

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The amount of rainfall

• The Earth's rotation speed

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How do jet streams typically move across the globe?

• From east to west

• From west to east

• From north to south

• From south to north

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What is the main reason for the difference in weather and climate between two regions at the same latitude?

• The amount of sunlight received

• The presence of mountains or bodies of water

• The distance from the equator

• The rotation of the Earth

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average of climate over a long period.

• Climate is the average of weather over a long period.

• Weather and climate are unrelated.

• Climate changes daily, while weather remains constant.

What is the significance of replication in weather studies?

• It helps in creating new weather patterns.

• It ensures that findings are consistent and reliable.

• It allows scientists to predict the exact weather for the next century.

• It changes the climate of a region.