Weather and Climate Review

Which is an interaction between the Sun and the ocean that results in the clouds forming?

Excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may lead to­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

Almost all weather occurs in the lowest layer of the

In what direction does the weather move in the United States?

Global winds that blow constantly from the same direction are known as

What absorbs the sun's energy more quickly?

The process by which CO2 in the atmosphere absorbs some of the heat given off by Earth is

Rain or snow is called

A wind vane indicates-

Florida has a warmer climate than Maine because Florida-

Which of these best describes climate rather than weather?

Wind is caused when air-

The climate of a small area is called a

Prevailing winds are caused by the uneven heating of Earth’s Atmosphere and by –

Winds that depend on local changes in temperature are called

The weight of air is known as

How does the location of Hawaii, near the equator, affect its climate?

Water in the air is called

The average of an area's weather conditions through all seasons over a period of time is called

Which is NOT an example of a short-term climate change?

Most of the eastern United States and the West Coast have a climate that is-

Tracking rainfall over a long period provides the most information about?