Practice Understanding Climate (2.1) - Chapter 1: Physical Environment

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Question 1.
What is the difference between climate and weather?
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Think about the time frame.
Question 2.
Why do areas near the equator receive more sunlight?
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Consider the shape of the Earth.
3Question 3.
What defines climate?
- A short-term weather event
- Long-term weather patterns
- Seasonal changes
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Think of climate as something you can predict over many years.
4Question 4.
True or False: Latitude has no impact on climate.
- True
- False
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Consider how different altitudes receive sunlight.
Question 5.
Discuss how climate change might influence the distribution of different climate zones on Earth.
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Think about how weather extremes impact traditional climates.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of human activity on regional climates and provide examples.
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Consider how human impact might affect greenhouse gases.

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