Weather and Climate Map

Which of these tools does a meteorologist use to describe the weather?

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Which symbol indicates a warm front?

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The graph shows the average temperatures in Miami, Florida.

In what climate zone is Miami located?

• polar

• temperate

• subpolar

• tropical

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Over long periods of time, the climate of an area can change. Which of these can cause a change in climate?

• Earth’s position along its orbit

• a long-term increase in temperature

• tides caused by the moon

• heating and cooling of a body of water

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To predict the weather, meteorologists make careful observations and monitor the weather conditions in an area. Which is a weather condition monitored by meteorologists?

• air odor

• soil moisture

• cloud type

• plant type

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Temperature is one of the factors that scientists use to define climate. The graph below shows the average temperatures in a town. In what climate zone is this town most likely located?

• polar

• tropical

• temperate

• desert

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Precipitation is water that falls to Earth. Hail, rain, sleet, and snow are four types of precipitation. Which type of precipitation is most likely to occur when the cloud and air temperatures are above freezing?

• hail

• sleet

• rain

• snow

The kinds of data that reflect climate are different from the conditions described in weather data. Which of the following is a description of climate?

• Today it is hot and sunny in Phoenix, Arizona.

• Summers are usually mild in Lansing, Michigan.

• Last week it rained every day in San Antonio, Texas.

• Yesterday was cold and windy in Anchorage, Alaska.

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If a person is describing the daily changes in temperature and precipitation, they are referring to an area's —

• Geology

• Climate

• Geography

• Weather

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Weather data is different than climate data. Which of the following is an example of weather data?

• The average high temperature in May is 21°C in the Midwest of the United States

• Central Australia usually receives less than 110 mm of rainfall all year

• The relative humidity was 24% at noon on July 23 in Tempe, Arizona

• On average, there is 88mm of rain in the Gulf Coast region in July

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