Earth's Climates

How many climate zones are there in North America?

• 6

• 11

• 12

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What is weather?

• The condition of the air, or atmosphere, on our planet

• The current condition of the biosphere

• The average temperature and precipitation of a particular region

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How are weather and climate different?

• Weather is consistent and climate is variable

• Weather is minute by minute changes in the atmosphere. Climate is what weather is like over a long period of time in a specific area

• Weather is minute by minute changes in the atmosphere. Climate is what weather is like over a long period of time and does not change

Climates are classified according to which two major factors?

• elevation & precipitation

• latitude & temperature

• elevation & latitude

• precipitation & temperature

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Which best describes climate?

• Summers are typically hot and dry.

• It rained this week.

• Yesterday it was cold and windy.

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How will the Sun’s energy affect the ocean, rivers, and lakes?

• The ocean water will increase due to the runoff of the rivers. 

• The rivers and lakes will increase because of more precipitation

• Heat from the Sun will cause liquid water to condense and form water vapor. 

• Heat from the Sun will cause liquid water to evaporate and form water vapor. 

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What is the hottest climate zone

• Tropical

• Polar

• Temperature

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What is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

• climate

• temperature

• elevation

• precipitation

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How many major climate zones are there on Earth?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

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Which of the following factors is most important in determining a region's climate?

• Wind speed

• Soil type

• Latitude

• Ocean currents

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