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QUESTION 1

In some climates, it seldom rains. This can cause a serious condition involving food and water. Which of these describes this climate condition?
a.
flood
b.
drought
c.
monsoon
d.
fire
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QUESTION 2

In your town, a cold front moves in every afternoon bringing a brief but strong thunderstorm. Would you say this is characteristic of your area's weather or climate?
a.
climate, because the thunderstorms occur every day
b.
climate, because the rainy weather makes the afternoon cooler
c.
weather, because the thunderstorms are caused by changes in weather
d.
weather, because fronts are used to describe weather conditions
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QUESTION 3

It is sometimes said that Chicago, Illinois has only one day of spring because of its unpredictable weather. Which statement below states something about Chicago's weather?
a.
Spring begins in May and ends in June.
b.
November and December have little sunshine.
c.
The summers can be blistering hot.
d.
On May 8 it was 21° C (39° F).
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QUESTION 4

Denver, Colorado is a popular summer vacation destination. The graph below shows the average temperature range in Denver. Study the graph.
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What does the graph tell you about summer weather in Denver?
a.
Cooler temperatures toward the end of the summer bring rain.
b.
The temperatures are hot throughout the entire summer.
c.
It rains steadily throughout the summer.
d.
High temperatures are typically 20° F or more higher than the low temperatures.
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QUESTION 5

Tucson, Arizona is located in the desert. What weather factor is characteristic of desert climates?
a.
fair, sunny weather
b.
low precipitation
c.
lack of vegetation
d.
constant high temperatures
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QUESTION 6

Miami, Florida is famous for its ocean beaches and terrific weather. The graph below shows data for possible number of hours of sunshine each month. Study the graph.
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The following statements are based on the graph above. Which statement refers to Miami's climate rather than Miami's weather?
a.
The sun shines nearly every day of the year.
b.
There are more hours of sunshine during the summer.
c.
June is the least sunny month of the year.
d.
Sunshine is steady throughout the year.
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QUESTION 7

A description of weather includes many different types of data. What two weather conditions do NOT help to describe a region’s general climate?
a.
elevation and nearness to water
b.
temperature and precipitation
c.
wind and latitude
d.
cloud cover and hours of daylight
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QUESTION 8

When people talk about the conditions outside, they often confuse the terms weather and climate. What is the difference between weather and climate?
a.
Weather conditions change daily but climate conditions do not change.
b.
Climate describes the average precipitation while weather describes the average temperature.
c.
Weather describes the conditions of the atmosphere and climate describes the pattern of weather over a long period of time.
d.
Weather describes the conditions of the atmosphere and climate describes the average temperature.
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QUESTION 9

Imagine a weather forecast. What statement below includes details the weather forecast might include?
a.
Miami's coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 59.6° F.
b.
It is partly cloudy, the humidity is 42%, with a 10% chance of rain.
c.
In July, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to 90.9°F.
d.
Visibility is best between the hours of 6–10 and is usually about 10–15 miles.
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QUESTION 10

On any given day, the weather forecast might say that rain, snow, and sleet are expected. Which statement explains that this type of weather represents the climate as well?
a.
Rain, snow and sleet are common during the month of December.
b.
The rain turned to sleet and snow later that afternoon.
c.
Sleet is a combination of rain and snow.
d.
Last January it snowed for 17 days in a row.
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