Which of the following is the correct definition of climate?

A. The typical weather conditions at a particular location as observed over time
Correct! Climate focuses on long-term patterns.

B. The condition of the atmosphere at a particular location and time.
Incorrect. This definition focuses on the current weather condition.

C. The transfer of heat in the atmosphere by upward motion of the air.
Incorrect. This is the definition for convection.

D. The layer of gases released by the burning of coal and petroleum that traps some solar energy, causing higher temperatures.
Incorrect. This is the definition for greenhouse effect.

Which of the following represents precipitation on the climograph?

A. 1
Incorrect. This refers to location.

B. 6
Correct! Precipitation is represented by the bar graph portion of the climograph.

C. 4
Incorrect. These are the months.

D. 5
Incorrect. This is the temperature.

Which of the following represents the temperature on the climograph?

A. 3
Incorrect. This is the amount of precipitation.

B. 2
Incorrect. This is the physical location of the region.

C. 6
Incorrect. This is the amount of precipitation.

D. 7
Correct! The temperature is represented by the line graph on the climograph.

Why is the Gulf Stream significant to the United States?

A. It determines our temperature and climate patterns.
Correct! The Gulf Stream is responsible for the “harsh” winters experienced in the northeastern United States.

B. It brings dry weather in the winter months.
Incorrect. It really brings colder weather.

C. It makes the north warmer than the south.
Incorrect. It actually makes the south warmer than the north.

D. It brings less rain to the south in the summer months.
Incorrect. It actually brings more rain to the south in the winter months.