Climate & Climate Change

What does climate refer to?

• Day-to-day weather changes

• Average weather conditions over a long period

• Sudden weather changes

• None of the above

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As latitude increases (moving toward the poles), the climate becomes _______.

• cooler

• hotter

• more variable

• more moderate

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What happens to temperature as you move up a mountain or gain altitude?

• It increases

• It stays the same

• It decreases

• It fluctuates

Temperature drops about 3.5°F (2°C) for every 1,000 feet (300 meters) you rise.

• True

• False

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How do large bodies of water affect temperature changes?

• They cause extreme weather conditions.

• They moderate the climate by reducing temperature fluctuations.

• They have no effect on the local climate.

• They increase temperature variability.

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The key point about coastal areas and their climate is that:

• They experience temperature extremes.

• Their climate is moderated by the ocean.

• They have a dry climate.

• They are not influenced by the ocean.

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Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Water heats up and cools down more quickly than land.

• B) Water heats up and cools down more slowly than land.

• C) Water and land heat up and cool down at the same rate.

How do winds affect temperature?

• They help distribute heat and regulate temperature.

• They cause only storms.

• They have no effect on Earth's climate.

• They only affect local weather.

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Which ocean current is known for warming the air above it, leading to milder climates in nearby coastal regions?

• California Current

• Gulf Stream

• Antarctic Circumpolar Current

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How do mountain ranges affect climate?

• They block moist air creating rain shadows.

• They have no effect on climate.

• They cause uniformly identical climates on both sides.

• They only lower temperatures without affecting precipitation.

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