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Weather
a) the general type of weather conditions in an area averaged over a long period of time
b) the daily atmospheric and environmental conditions in a location
c) measure of heat (in the atmosphere)
d) moving air
Climate
a) the daily atmospheric and environmental conditions in a location
b) measure of heat (in the atmosphere)
c) the general type of weather conditions in an area averaged over a long period of time
d) the amount of water vapor in the air
Temperature
a) measure of heat (in the atmosphere)
b) moving air
c) the amount of water vapor in the air
d) usual; average
Wind
a) the amount of water vapor in the air
b) usual; average
c) moving air
d) the general type of weather conditions in an area averaged over a long period of time
Humidity
a) usual; average
b) the daily atmospheric and environmental conditions in a location
c) the general type of weather conditions in an area averaged over a long period of time
d) the amount of water vapor in the air
Typical
a) the daily atmospheric and environmental conditions in a location
b) usual; average
c) measure of heat (in the atmosphere)
d) moving air
Data
a) moving air
b) measure of heat (in the atmosphere)
c) Information that has been collected
d) the daily atmospheric and environmental conditions in a location
Weather data is different than climate data. Which of the following is an example of weather data?
a) The average high temperature in May is 21C in the Midwest of the United States
b) Central Australia usually receives less than 110mm of rainfall all year
c) The relative humidity was 24at noon on July 23 in Tempe, Arizona
d) On average, there is 88mm of rain in the Gulf Coast region in July
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?
a) Today it is hot and sunny in Phoenix, Arizona.
b) Summers are usually mild in Lansing, Michigan.
c) Last week it rained every day in San Antonio, Texas.
d) Yesterday was cold and windy in Anchorage, Alaska.
Climate and weather are different concepts, though they are related. How are the concepts of weather and climate different?
a) Weather refers to conditions nearer to the ground than climate.
b) Climate is related to the amount of sunlight; weather is not
c) Weather conditions include precipitation, but climate does not
d) Climate covers larger areas and longer times than weather
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