What is the main difference between weather and climate?

Understanding Weather, Climate, and Ecosystems

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Weather is predictable, while climate is not.
Weather is only about temperature, while climate includes rainfall.
Weather is a short-term atmospheric condition, while climate is long-term.
Weather changes slowly, while climate changes quickly.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How might a change in climate affect an ecosystem?
It will have no effect on the ecosystem.
It can lead to adaptations in living organisms.
It will only affect the rainfall in the ecosystem.
It will only affect the temperature of the ecosystem.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What adaptation helps a cactus survive in a desert environment?
Having deep roots to find water.
Having waxy and tough skin to reduce water loss.
Growing tall to reach sunlight.
Producing flowers to attract insects.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a desert food chain, what role does the cactus play?
It is a producer.
It is a primary consumer.
It is a decomposer.
It is a secondary consumer.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to an ecosystem if the bottom of the food chain is removed?
The ecosystem becomes more diverse.
The ecosystem becomes unbalanced.
The ecosystem becomes more productive.
The ecosystem remains stable.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one cause of global climate change mentioned in the video?
Decrease in oxygen levels.
Decrease in nitrogen levels.
Increase in water vapor levels.
Increase in carbon dioxide levels.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do scientists aim to combat climate change?
By increasing carbon dioxide emissions.
By reducing the Earth's oxygen levels.
By finding ways to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
By increasing the Earth's temperature.
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