Weather and Climate Quizzes for Year 7 Geography

Question 1

Which of the following factors does *not* influence the climate of a region?

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Speed at which the Earth spins

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Distance from the equator

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Height of the land

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Direction of prevailing winds

Question 2

Which factors can affect a region's climate?

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Amount of sunlight

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Presence of mountains

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Color of soil

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Types of animals

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a primary factor that affects a region's climate?

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Rainfall patterns

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Distance from a large body of water

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the climate of a region?

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The number of trees in a region

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Distance from the ocean

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Altitude

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Latitude

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences climate?

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Time of day

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Proximity to water bodies

Question 6

Which of the following does NOT influence the climate of a region?

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Population density

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Distance from the equator

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Height above sea level

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Presence of major ocean currents

Question 7

Which of these DOES NOT directly influence a region's climate?

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Earth's rotation

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 8

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term, while climate is long-term

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Weather is local, while climate is global

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Weather is predictable, while climate is not

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Weather is not measurable, while climate is

Question 9

Which of these does NOT influence climate?

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The Earth's rotation

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 10

What is the term for the daily conditions of the atmosphere in a specific place?

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Weather

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Climate

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Environment

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Ecosystem

Question 11

How do human actions affect the climate over time?

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Human actions can speed up climate change by releasing greenhouse gases.

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Human actions have no impact on climate patterns.

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Climate is not affected by a place's location.

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Climate patterns are only determined by natural factors like the sun's energy.

Question 12

Which of the following is a key difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term, while climate is long-term.

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Weather affects a large area, while climate affects a small area.

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Weather is caused by natural factors, while climate is caused by human activities.

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Weather can be predicted accurately, while climate cannot.

Question 13

What's the main difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the current conditions outside, like if it's sunny or rainy. Climate is the usual weather patterns in a place over many years.

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Climate is the current conditions outside, like if it's sunny or rainy. Weather is the usual weather patterns in a place over many years.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.

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Climate is the short-term changes in the weather, while weather is the long-term average.

Question 14

Which of these factors does NOT affect climate?

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Wind direction

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Latitude

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Temperature

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Altitude

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the term 'climate'?

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The average weather conditions over a long period in a specific area

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The daily changes in weather conditions

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The weather conditions that change over time in a specific area

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The temperature, humidity, and wind speed at a specific time and place

Question 16

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

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The length of their patterns: Weather changes quickly, while climate patterns last longer.

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How easy they are to predict: Weather is predictable, while climate is not.

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How much they affect the Earth: Weather only affects the atmosphere, while climate affects the whole Earth system.

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The units used to measure them: Weather is measured in degrees Celsius, while climate is measured in millimeters of rainfall.

Question 17

Which of these is a key weather indicator that forecasters use to predict upcoming weather conditions?

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Current air pressure and wind patterns

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Average rainfall over the past decade

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Historical weather patterns in the region

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Average temperature for the current season

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

Question 19

Which of these does NOT influence climate?

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Number of trees in an area

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a weather condition?

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Underwater earthquake

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Heavy rain

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Thick fog

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Powerful hurricane

Question 21

Which of these factors influences climate but not weather?

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Latitude

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Temperature

Question 22

Which of the following factors does NOT directly influence the climate of a region?

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Number of trees in the area

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Distance from the equator

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Height above sea level

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Ocean currents

Question 23

What is the primary distinction between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term, while climate is long-term.

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Climate is impacted by human activities, while weather is not.

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Weather is only affected by temperature, while climate is influenced by various factors.

Question 24

Climate models are computer programs that scientists use to study climate. What is an advantage of using climate models?

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Climate models can show how Earth's climate might change.

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Climate models can predict specific weather events, like hurricanes.

Question 25

Which of these factors does NOT influence a region's climate?

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Type of vegetation

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 26

Which of these is not a type of precipitation?

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Fog

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Rain

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Snow

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Hail

Question 27

Which of these factors does NOT affect climate?

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Average yearly rainfall

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Distance from the coast

Question 28

Which of these factors does NOT influence a region's climate?

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Population density

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Prevailing wind patterns

Question 29

Which of the following does NOT influence the climate of a location?

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Number of factories in the area

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Distance from the ocean

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Elevation above sea level

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Ocean currents

Question 30

Climate change can impact different regions in unique ways. How do factors like geography, wealth, and preparedness influence the severity of climate change's effects on a particular area?

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Regions with less wealth and preparedness often face more severe impacts from climate change.

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Climate change affects all regions equally.

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Wealthy regions are always better equipped to handle climate change than poorer regions.

Question 31

How do human activities, like building cities or cutting down forests, affect the weather in local areas and regions? Give specific examples.

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Cities can create heat islands, which make the air warmer and change how much rain falls.

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When forests are cut down, less water evaporates into the air, which can lead to less rain.

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Human activities don't have a big impact on local or regional weather patterns.

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Cities can become cooler because they have more shade and less sunlight.

Question 32

How can local weather patterns impact larger climate patterns?

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Local weather patterns can contribute to both regional and global climate patterns over time.

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Local weather patterns have no effect on broader climate patterns.

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Local weather patterns can influence regional climate patterns, but not global climate patterns.

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Local weather patterns only affect climate patterns for short periods.

Question 33

How might climate change impact the variety of living things and the stability of ecosystems?

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Climate change can lead to the extinction of certain species and disrupt the delicate balance of ecosystems, affecting food chains and habitats.

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Climate change only affects weather patterns, with no direct impact on biodiversity or ecosystem stability.

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Climate change benefits biodiversity by introducing new species to different regions.

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Ecosystems are unaffected by climate change since they have evolved to adapt to changing conditions.

Question 34

How does the interaction between the atmosphere and the oceans affect global climate patterns?

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The atmosphere absorbs heat from the oceans, leading to warmer air temperatures and increased evaporation.

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The oceans release cold air into the atmosphere, causing cooler temperatures and less evaporation.

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The atmosphere has no significant influence on ocean temperatures and circulation patterns.

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The interaction between the atmosphere and the oceans has no impact on global climate patterns.

Question 35

What are air masses and how do they affect weather patterns?

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Air masses are large areas of air with similar temperature, humidity, and density that influence local weather.

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Air masses only form over oceans and have no impact on weather patterns over land.

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Air masses are always warm and humid, leading to consistent weather conditions.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the weather?

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Global economic conditions

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Temperature

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Humidity

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Altitude

Question 37

What is the term for the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period?

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Climate

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Weather

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Forecast

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Seasonal weather pattern

Question 38

Which of the following instruments is used to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

Question 39

What type of weather front is associated with warm and moist air?

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Warm front

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Cold front

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Stationary front

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Occluded front

Question 40

What is the name of the imaginary line that separates the Earth's Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Arctic Circle

Question 41

What is the primary cause of the diverse weather patterns we experience on Earth?

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Unequal heating of Earth's surface by the Sun

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Earth's rotation

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Gravitational pull of the Moon

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Water vapor in Earth's atmosphere

Question 42

Which factor is most significant in determining a region's long-term climate?

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Latitude

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Distance from large bodies of water

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Prevailing wind patterns

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Elevation

Question 43

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term, while climate is long-term.

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Climate is short-term, while weather is long-term.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.

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Weather is only affected by temperature, while climate is affected by many factors.

Question 44

What is the primary purpose of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and similar scientific organizations?

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To share the latest scientific findings on climate change with governments and the public.

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To make predictions about future climate change impacts.

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To create new technologies to address climate change.

Question 45

How do scientists use information about past climates to make predictions about future climates?

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By studying data from tree rings and ice cores

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By only looking at data from the last few years

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By assuming that future climates will be identical to past climates

Question 46

What is a potential difficulty when using traditional knowledge and indigenous practices in climate change strategies?

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Potential conflicts and misunderstandings

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Increased knowledge of climate patterns

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Greater community resilience

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Total replacement of scientific expertise

Question 47

How do climate models help us prepare for the future impacts of climate change?

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Climate models help us understand how climate change may affect different regions.

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Climate models can accurately predict the weather in the future.

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Climate models are not useful for planning for climate change because they are inaccurate.

Question 48

Climate models are used to help us prepare for extreme weather events. What is one way they help us do this?

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Provide early warnings about the likelihood and severity of extreme weather events.

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Give us exact information about the time and place where extreme weather events will occur.

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Help us prevent all extreme weather events from happening.

Question 49

What factor makes it more difficult for cities to prepare for climate change?

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High population density

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Abundant trees and parks

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Efficient public transportation

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Access to clean drinking water

Question 50

Which instrument is used specifically to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

Question 51

What is the name of the scale used to measure and classify wind speeds?

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Beaufort scale

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Kelvin scale

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Celsius scale

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Richter scale

Question 52

Which type of weather forecast is generally considered the most accurate?

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Short-range forecast

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Long-term forecast

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Medium-range forecast

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Seasonal forecast

Question 53

What is the primary source of energy that drives weather systems on Earth?

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Sun

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Atmosphere

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Rain

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Wind

Question 54

Select the term that describes the long-term pattern of weather conditions in a specific region:

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Climate

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Weather

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Hydrosphere

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Atmosphere

Question 55

Which of the following factors has the greatest impact on a region's temperature?

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Cloud cover

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Ocean currents

Question 56

Identify the type of cloud commonly associated with thunderstorms and heavy rainfall:

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Cumulonimbus

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Stratus

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Altostratus

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Cirrus

Question 57

Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

Question 58

What term refers to the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere?

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Humidity

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Temperature

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Pressure

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Precipitation

Question 59

What process transforms liquid water into a gas?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Sublimation

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Precipitation

Question 60

Identify the imaginary line that separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres of Earth:

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Tropic of Cancer

Question 61

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences weather?

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Gravity

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Air pressure

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Temperature

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Wind speed

Question 62

What is the term used to describe the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area?

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Climate

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Weather forecast

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Atmosphere

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Meteorology

Question 63

Which type of cloud is typically associated with clear skies?

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Cirrus

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Stratus

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Cumulonimbus

Question 64

What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Anemometer