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The earth's orbit around the sun is almost circular. The slight deviation from circularity plays no practical part in the climate. Weather and climate are to do with the tilt of the earth's axis, and it's orientation to the plane of the orbit - if the axis was perpendicular to the plane of the orbit there would be no seasons cycle. If the orbit were farther from the sun, it would be colder (eg Mars), or closer, it would be hotter (eg Venus), although in both those examples there are other factors contributing (eg atmospheric density).

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How does weather affect the climate?

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions like temperature and precipitation, while climate refers to long-term patterns of weather in a particular region. Weather can influence climate by affecting factors such as temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns over time. Extreme weather events can also impact the overall climate patterns in a region.


How do tornadoes affect climate change?

Tornadoes themselves are not directly caused by climate change, but there is evidence that a warming climate could lead to changes in atmospheric conditions that may affect tornado frequency or intensity. However, the relationship between tornadoes and climate change is complex, and more research is needed to fully understand the connection.


True or False The increase or decrease of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere affect climate and weather the world over?

True. Greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming which in turn affects climate patterns and weather conditions worldwide. Increases in greenhouse gas concentration are linked to more extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, storms, and droughts.


Which of these factors does not affect the climate in a given area?

Individual weather events, such as a storm, a cold winter or a hot summer do not effect climate in a given area. Climate is the statistics of weather, typically over a period of at least 30 years. Climate change is long term trends in climate and it is possible for short term changes to go in the opposite direction of the long term trend.


How does burning fossil fuels affect the weather?

Burning fossil fuels adds carbon dioxide to a balanced carbon cycle, so this means it is all extra greenhouse gas. This will not affect the weather, but it will affect the climate. We see weather from day to day, so one hot day or one cold day does not signal climate change. Climate change needs decades probably to become clear.

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How can ocean affect climate?

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Can ocean affect climate?

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How does the climate and weather affect the surface of the moon?

Not one tiny bit. The moon has no atmosphere. No atmosphere, no climate or weather.


How does effect hills?

Hills do not affect climate. They affect weather a little bit.


How does the moon affect our climate?

The moon affects our climate through its gravitational pull, which causes tides in the oceans. These tides can influence ocean currents and circulation patterns, which in turn impact weather patterns and climate. Additionally, the moon's position relative to Earth can affect the distribution of sunlight and heat, further influencing climate.


What is the relationship between antarctica and its climate?

The climate of Antarctica is affected by its geographic position--it is on the south pole, so it gets no sun at all during the winter. There are also ocean currents, wind currents, and other things that affect the climate.


What is the information you have learned about the factors that affect climate and weather?

POLLUTION


How do high temperatures affect tectonics?

They don't. Weather and climate has no affect on plate tectonics.


How do continental climate and maritime climate affect an area's weather?

they cause wet humid conditions