Exploring Weather and Climate

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is always rainy; climate is always sunny.

• Weather is short-term; climate is long-term.

• Weather refers to the average conditions over decades; climate is daily changes.

• Weather is determined by geography; climate is determined by time zones.

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

• lithosphere

• atmosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

Which of the following is NOT an element of weather?

• Temperature

• Climate

• Wind Speed

• Humidity

What do we call the long-term average of weather in a region?

• climate

• weather

• atmosphere

• temperature

Fill in the blank: The __________ influences climate by affecting temperature and precipitation.

• lithosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

Which factor affects climate by determining how much sunlight an area receives?

• Altitude

• Wind patterns

• Humidity

• Latitude

Fill in the blank: The distance from the __________ can influence the climate of a region.

• forest

• desert

• mountains

• ocean

What is the term for the movement of air in the atmosphere?

• Breeze

• Gust

• Wind

• Draft

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a measure of how high a place is above sea level.

• elevation

• latitude

• depth

• altitude

Which climate zone in India is characterized by heavy rainfall?

• Desert climate

• Tropical Monsoon climate

• Tundra climate

• Temperate climate