Practice Understanding Climate And Weather (1.2) - Introduction to Cities and Climate Change: Adaptation and Mitigation

Practice: Understanding Climate and Weather

Lesson 1.2Introduction to Cities and Climate Change: Adaptation and Mitigation

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Question 1.
What is the difference between climate and weather?
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Think about average versus current conditions.
Question 2.
Name a region with a cold climate.
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Consider places known for snow.
3Question 3.
What defines climate?
- Short-term weather patterns
- Long-term atmospheric trends
- Regional weather fluctuations
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Remember the difference between short-term and long-term.
4Question 4.
True or False: Weather can predict climate.
- True
- False
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Consider how daily updates differ from averages.
Question 5.
Imagine a city increasingly affected by extreme weather events. Develop a strategy for urban planners to adapt to climate variations.
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Consider how less flooding might change designs.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of rising global temperatures on local weather patterns and the potential effects on agricultural practices.
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Think about how heat affects growth cycles.

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