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madam-professor

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on: Jul 14, 2018
In equatorial and tropic regions, energy surpluses prevail, whereas energy deficits prevail at higher latitudes.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the difference between weather and climate?
 
  A) Weather is the collective pattern of atmospheric conditions in a given region over long periods of time, whereas climate is the atmospheric conditions at a given time and place.
  B) Climate refers specifically to the temperature of a given place at a given time, whereas weather refers to temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind conditions of a given place at a given time.
  C) Weather refers specifically to the temperature of a given place at a given time, whereas climate refers to temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind conditions of a given place at a given time.
  D) Climate is the collective pattern of atmospheric conditions in a given region over long periods of time, whereas weather is the atmospheric conditions at a given time and place.
  E) Weather and climate are essentially the same thing.


Galvarado142

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

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