Which of the following is a local area's short-term temperature, precipitation, and humidity?

a. climate
b. weather
c. biomes
d. ecosystems
e. currents


Ans: b. weather

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A) remains constant B) drops about 6.5°C C) rises only during the day D) rises about 6.5°C

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A) direct measurement of the velocity at which air molecules are moving B) direct measurement of the direction at which air molecules are moving C) measurements of the effect moving air has on mechanical objects D) measurements of the effect moving air has on inanimate objects

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Desertification of North America's drylands is primarily the result of

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