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In addition to average weather conditions, climatological data also describes annual variations of temperature, precipitation, ____, and other variables. A: wind speed B: cloud height D: ocean temperature C: soil moisture $100 Question
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$200 Question All are true about climatological normals EXCEPT: A: They represent the standard values for a location B: They describe normal weather conditions D: The information applies only to the place where the data were collected C: They are averaged on a monthly or annual basis $200 Question
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A: distances from the poles B: Earth’s magnetic field $300 Question Two climates that are at the same latitude may be different because of ____. A: distances from the poles B: Earth’s magnetic field D: soil type C: bodies of water $300 Question
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$500 Question When moist winds approach a mountain, they often drop rain as they rise over the mountains, and come down the other side of the mountain much _____. A: cooler and drier B: warmer and wetter D: warmer and drier C: cooler and wetter $1,000 Question
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$1000 Question $1,000 Question The climatic zone that receives the least solar radiation and has the coldest climate is the ___. A: tropical zone B: Polar zone D: temperate zone C: equatorial zone $1,000 Question
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Which climate has constant high temperatures? $2000 Question $2,000 Question Which climate has constant high temperatures? A: Tropical B: Polar D: Temperate C: Subtropical $2,000 Question
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Which climate has extreme differences between summer and winter? $4000 Question $4,000 Question Which climate has extreme differences between summer and winter? A: Tropical B: Temperate D: Polar C: Equatorial $4,000 Question
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$8000 Question $8,000 Question This climate is marked by constant cold temperatures and generally low precipitation. A: Polar B: Temperate D: Subtropical C: Tropical $8,000 Question
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A: Average weather conditions B: Annual climatological variations $16000 Question $16,000 Question Which is helpful for people with medical conditions who require living in certain climates? A: Average weather conditions B: Annual climatological variations D: None of the above C: Both A & B $16,000 Question
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What is the relationship between microclimates and heat islands? $32000 Question $32,000 Question What is the relationship between microclimates and heat islands? A: Microclimates are smaller than heat islands. B: Heat islands are smaller than microclimates. D: Heat islands are a subtype of microclimate. C: There is no relationship. $32,000 Question
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How does volcanic ash most directly affect Earth’s climate? $64000 Question $64,000 Question How does volcanic ash most directly affect Earth’s climate? A: By blocking solar radiation B: By stopping convection D: None of the above C: By preventing conduction $64,000 Question
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D: Weather fluctuations $125000 Question $125,000 Question What is a reason for climate variation? A: Human population B: Human dispersion D: Weather fluctuations C: Altitude $125,000 Question
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What weather characteristic defines dry climates? $250000 Question $250,000 Question What weather characteristic defines dry climates? A: humidity B: temperature D: precipitation C: wind speed $250,000 Question
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Which climate has two different type summers? $500000 Question $500,000 Question Which climate has two different type summers? A: tropical B: subtropical D: temperate C: equatorial $500,000 Question
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What is the next topic we’re studying in class? $1 Million Question $1 Million Question What is the next topic we’re studying in class? A: Geology B: Astronomy D: Meteorology C: Oceanography $1 Million Question
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