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hubes95

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on: Aug 22, 2018
The prevailing westerlies are more consistent than the easterlies. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Climate is the state of the atmosphere at a particular time while weather is more a statistical view of an
  area. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
The trade winds, or easterlies, are more constant than the westerlies. The trade winds are centered on
the 15 latitude lines where Hadley cells intersect. Information can be found in the section
Atmospheric Circulation Generates Large-Scale Surface Wind Patterns.



Answer to Question 2

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Weather focuses on the short-term state of the atmosphere at a given time. Climate looks at long-term
conditions and weather patterns of an area. Information can be found in the section The Atmosphere
and Ocean Interact with Each Other



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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
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