Which of the following best describes the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.
Weather and climate are the same, but measured in different ways.
Weather describes temperature patterns, while climate only refers to precipitation levels.
Climate changes every day, while weather remains constant over time.
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Which factor does not influence both weather and climate?
Plate tectonics
Latitude
Altitude
Proximity to oceans
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What causes the formation of a rain shadow?
Warm air rises and cools, causing precipitation on the leeward side
Moist air is blocked by mountains, rising and releasing moisture on the windward side before descending dry on the leeward side
Cool air is trapped by mountains, preventing rainfall on both sides
Oceans release moisture that is blocked by mountain ranges, preventing rain on the windward side
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