Weather and climate are separate, but related, terms. Provide a definition of each, and then give an example of a concept related to climate

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Weather is the instantaneous state of the atmosphere, while climate is the characteristic weather over a long period of time. The mean temperature for January 1 is averaged from numerous observations, and so is a climatic concept.

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A) being overrun by a fast moving basaltic lava flow B) injury or death by inhalation of air heavily laden with volcanic ash C) a tsunami generated by a massive submarine volcanic eruption D) being caught in a river valley and being overcome by a volcanic mudflow/lahar

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What is the term for the transparent part of a window?

a. glass b. glazing c. light d. lens

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What pH value is considered neutral?

A. 1 B. 5 C. 7 D. 10 E. 13

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Minimal orbit speed about Earth is about 8 km/s. Minimal orbital speed about the Moon would be

A) less than 8 km/s. B) more than 8 km/s. C) about 8 km/s.

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