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_______ is the condition of the atmosphere in a certain area over a long period of time. Climate. _______ is the distance north and south from the equator measured in degrees. Latitude. Climate is The weather pattern over a long period of time . Which of the following is NOT a reason that climate is different all over the world? Amount of vegetation grown in an area . A rise in global temperature due to an increase in carbon dioxide is called Global warming. What factor determines the amount of solar energy an area receives? Mountains. What climate zone has the coldest average temperature? Polar. Which of the following is thought to contribute to global warming? Deforestation. Which gas does NOT trap heat? Nitrogen. The average temperature on Earth has increased in the last century. Which reason best explains this rise in temperature? More carbon dioxide in the atmosphere . Which have been linked to global climate change? All of the above . Why are renewable energy sources, like sun and wind, better energy sources than fossil fuels? They are naturally replenished and cause less pollution. . Which are human activities that contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere? Transportation and making cement . When did CO2 levels in the atmosphere start to rise? In the 1800’s during the Industrial Revolution . A change in a region’s weather conditions. Climate. Energy source formed from the remains of living organisms. Fossil Fuel . A gradual increase in the temperature of Earth’s atmosphere. Global Warming . Example of fossil fuels . Climate. Examples of greenhouse gases. Carbon Dioxide & Methane . When gases trap energy from the sun and hold the heat. Greenhouse effect

Weather ____________ every day. changes. Weather in any area tends to follow a ____________. pattern. _______________ is the average weather pattern of a region over time. Climate. Climate ___________ from weather. differs. Average temperature and average rainfall, in addition to other weather information, are important parts of _____________. climate. The United States can also be divided into many specific local climate ____________. zones. Climate is closely related to latitude, which is a location's distance north or south of the ________________. equator. Because Earth is shaped like a sphere, areas closer to the equator receive _________ direct energy from the sun than do areas farther from the equator. more. A ___________ is the constant movement of ocean water. current. Ocean currents moderate worldwide ________________ throughout the year. temperatures. Several factors affect ____________ in different places on Earth. climate. Being near an __________ or other large body of water affects climate. ocean. How high in the atmosphere a place is affects its climate. This is called __________________. elevation. Mountains can also affect how wet a climate is. Air cools and loses _________________ as it moves up and over a mountain. moisture

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What is weather? daily conditions. What do we think of when we hear sunny, rainy, snowy? weather. Climate is...... the weather over a long period. Who studies and measures weather? A meteorologist. The artic climate is..... cold. Wet and hot is tropical climate. In temperate climate it is.... cooler at night and hot during the day. What animals do we find in the forest? all . What vegetation do we find in tundra climate? moss and lichens. In the desert we will find what type of vegetation? cactus. What animals do we find in the grasslands? prairie dogs. How does the alligator use it's environment? It makes holes in the lake to rest. Volcanoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes are all...... natural hazards. What do natural hazards do? change our land and envirnoment. The wearing away of rocks and earth over a long period of time is......... erosion. Where do all livng things interact with each other? In a ecosystem. . Natural disasters cause..... all. How does a Jack Rabbit use plants in an environment? It eats part of the cactus. In a tundra, forest, desert, and grassland ecosystem all living things interact with each other. true

The weather is... The state of the atmosphere at a particular time. . The climate is...  The typical state of the atmosphere over a long period of time. . Global warming is created by natural factors False. Which country emits the most greenhouse gases? China. What is global warming? When there are more gases in the atmosphere so more heat is trapped which makes the Earth warmer. How does global warming affect sea levels? The heated atmosphere causes glaciers to melt, causing sea levels to rise. What is an example of the Greenhouse effect? Becoming hot inside of a car in a hot day. What are the two major gases that people produce? Carbon Dioxide and Methane. Which of the following lightbulb types uses the least energy, and therefore results in fewer greenhouse gas emissions? Fluorescent. Which is NOT one way to reduce your carbon footprint? Open cans of nitrous oxide in the woods

The patterns that weather forms in an area over seasons and years is known as that region's ____________ Climate. There are only two different types of climates found on Earth: tropical and desert False. Climates change very slowly, over hundreds or thousands of years. True. Hundreds of millions of years ago, nearly the whole planet was covered with what? ice. Climatologists get clues about the climate of the past by studying what? There is more than one answer. Glaciers. True or False: Climate on Earth never changes False. Causes of Climate Change are a combination of natural and human forces. A volcanic eruption on Earth causes the temperature to drop. A volcanic eruption can cause a climate change that lasts a few years. Earth is currently experiencing a warming trend. Which of these are fossil fuels? Select all fossil fuels listed. oil. Is the Greenhouse Effect a completely bad thing? no. Through research and data, scientists have found that Earth's temperature has been increasing. What causes the ice bubbles found in samples by scientists? carbon dioxide. True or False: there is less carbon dioxide in the atmosphere now than there has been in the past 650,000 years. False. What are some signs of climate change? Choose all signs on the list. more precipitation overall. What is a glacier? a huge river of ice and snow that moves over land. Another greenhouse gas that is released by the decay of organisms found in glaciers is methane. Oceans cover approximately what percentage of our planet? 75%. As water heats up, the molecules do what?

Which of the following are greenhouse gases: All answers are correct. The Earth's atmosphere acts like a greenhouse that traps heat from the sun: true. Without the Greenhouse Effect the Earth would be: cold. Which of the following natural events is NOT a source of carbon dioxide: Earthquake. What happens to the temperature if more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere: Temperature goes up. At what point in human history did global carbon dioxide levels start to rise: The Industrial Revolution. The gradual increase in the temperature is known as ..: Global Warming. How can Global Warming cause sea levels to rise: by melting glaciers and ice caps.. What is climate: The average weather over many years. Which is not going to help reduce out carbon footprint: driving to school

What is another name for climate change?? global warming. What is one piece of evidence that scientists use to support the idea of global warming?? The average temperature of the Earth's surface and the average global temperature are both increasing. What do scientists use to collect information about the Earth’s atmosphere?? satellites. The Earth needs some gases to trap ___________from the sun. We need this to make the Earth habitable for humans . heat. The gases that trap heat from the sun and make the Earth habitable for humans are called..... greenhouse gas. . What is a good definition of climate change??? Climate change refers to the long term shift of temperatures and weather patterns.. They create greenhouse gases which traps too much heat in the Earth's atmosphere. There are less trees to absorb the carbon dioxide CO2. What is another way to say carbon dioxide?? CO2. Carbon dioxide or CO2 traps too much of the sun's ____________ and it is overheating the planet. heat. What are the three main fossil fuels??? . What do you call the gases that we need to trap the sun's heat inside the Earth's atmosphere? greenhouse gas. Some of the gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat from the sun like the glass roof and walls of a _________ greenhouse. When fossil fuels are burned the carbon that was underground inside the fossil fuels is released into the atmosphere as.... carbon dioxide. All fossil fuels create greenhouse gas, However, the cleanest fuel of the three main fossil fuels is... natural gas. How are the oceans of the world impacted by climate change? TWO ANSWERS... They are becoming more acidic from all of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Where do fossil fuels come from??? They are found underground and were created by decaying plants and animals leftover from prehistoric times.. Which of the following is a fossil fuel? All of these are fossil fuels. Which animal is most affected by the melting glaciers and ice sheets??? polar bear. What is the meaning of deforestation?? Cutting down too many trees

What are greenhouse gases: gases that cause climate change. Visible light reaches Earth’s surface while infrared light is trapped as heat. Which characteristic of Earth’s atmosphere causes this to happen? : the greenhouse effect. The average temperature of the surface of Earth has increased approximately 1°C in the past century. Which reason best explains this increase in temperature? : higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Which of the following is the best conclusion that can be made from this graph: atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960. Which of the following gases DOES NOT trap heat? : nitrogen. Compared to other greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide is very effective in trapping heat near the surface of the Earth. : true. Which of the following have been linked to climate change?   : all of the above . Which is a primary energy source used by power plants to generate electricity? : coal. Changes in temperature are expected to be greatest: near the poles. The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is: burning fossil fuels. Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere: True. Melting of glaciers and polar ice caps...: . What is the definition of weather: the specific condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time. What is the average weather for a particular time and region called: climate. Carbon is stored in: All are correct. The warming of the atmosphere by the trapping of heat being radiated to space is called: the greenhouse effect. Climate change causes extreme weather conditions such as:: All of the above. The amount of carbon dioxide CO2 in the atmosphere is decreasing. : False. Possible human solutions for limiting global warming and climate change are..: all of the above

What is the difference between weather and climate? Weather describes conditions at one time, but climate is a pattern over a long time.. What evidence do scientists have to show that Earth's surface is warming? All of the above. What are greenhouse gases? The gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat below.. What has caused the average sea level around the world to rise? Glaciers of ice are melting and flowing in the ocean. What is one negative effect of climate change? Warmer temperatures make extreme weather more destructive. Where do greenhouse gasses go? In the atmosphere. What is the greenhouse effect? The trapping of the sun's warmth below the gases in Earth's atmosphere.

Which country is the second largest emitter of carbon dioxie? United States. What historical event is considered the starting point for global warming? The Industrial Revolution. What is the Paris Climate Agreement? both. What is the IPCC? a report that states that the global CO2 emissions is 36.18. What renewable energy changes would need to be made to achieve the goal of the Paris climate agreement? most coal plants will need to shut down. What does President Trump plan to do to contribute to the Paris Climate Agreement? withdraw from it as soon as is legally possible. What are examples of renewable energy sources? Wind. Oil. 97% of scientists believe what is causing climate change? Humans. What are some possible solutions to climate change Recycle and reuse items

This is the symbol for a...  Warm Front. This is the symbol for a...  Cold Front . Identify the type of front that is shown in the image. Cold Front. Identify the type of front that is shown in the image. Warm Front. Identify the type of front that is shown in the image. Stationary Front. Located at the leading edge of a temperature drop off. Bring heavy thunderstorms, rain, and hail. Cool, fair weather is likely to follow.   Cold Front. Located at the leading edge of a warm air mass. Brings gentle rain or light snow, followed by warmer, milder weather.   Warm Front. What causes winds to form on Earth? uneven heating of the Earth by the sun. Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather? The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.. Two major factors used to identify climate are? temperature and precipitation. Weather refers to the conditions of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular ____________.   Time and Place. A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate? Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.

The _______plays a major role in regulating the weather and climate of the planet. ocean. Understanding the influence of ocean conditions on the Earth's climate and monitoring changes in ocean conditions are key to predicting climate change. Some of the best weather in the world is found in areas with temperate or _______ climate mild. Ocean water and currents affect ______because it takes far more energy to change the temperature of water than land or air, water warms up and cools off much more slowly than either climate. ocean. The ocean does an excellent job of absorbing excess______ from the atmosphere. heat. Which of the following best describes the term 'weather'? day to day changes in the atmosphere. It is freezing today weather. Which of the following describes the term 'climate'? is taken over a long term. Which statement is describing climate? last winter was colder than normal. A student states weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the difference between weather and climate? weather is the condition in one day but climate is the condition over a long time

What is true about hail? Mark all that apply. : Hail falls when it becomes to heavy for wind to keep it in the clouds. . Which of the following is not solid precipitation: rain. Sometimes when traveling in an airplane your ears may pop, why: the change in altitude effected air pressure. How does humidity affect air pressure: the higher the humidity the lower the air pressure since the vapor is spreading out and taking up more space.. At the beach on a hot day, you notice dark clouds moving in from over the ocean. What most likely caused this to happen: evaporation and condensation. Weather is affected by air pressure: True. Differences in air pressure cause wind: True. Snow forms when the air is at or below 0 degrees celsius: True. As the temperature decreases the pressure in decrease: False. rain is collected and measured by a : rain gauge

What is weather? The daily condition of the atmosphere.. What is climate? The average weather in a region over a long period of time. . What does a thermometer measure? temperature. Which tool is used to measure precipitation? rain gauge. What are the two main factors that determine the climate of an area? temperature and precipitation. Which instrument measures the location of storms and how fast winds are moving, including the winds in tornadoes? anemometer. What does a hygrometer measure? relative humidity. What weather instrument measures air pressure? barometer. What is a meteorologist? A scientist who studies weather. . What do meteorologists make from weather data? forecasts

What is a thunderstorm? A thunderstorm is a storm with lightning and thunder. . How do tornadoes form form from thunderstorms. You need warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and cool, dry air from Canada.. What is a hurricane?  tropical storms. They take place between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer to the north, or between the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn to the south. How do winds in a hurricane blow? They blow round in a circle. . Which of the following is a true fact about Hurricanes? North of the equator the winds in a hurricane blow in an anticlockwise direction. What are some other factors for tornadoes to form? They  form in areas where winds at all levels of the atmosphere are not only strong, but also turn with height in a clockwise or veering direction. . What do tornadoes look like?  others may be nearly invisible, with only swirling dust or debris at ground levels as the only indication of the tornado's presence. What is lightning? Lightning is a bright flash of electricity produced by a thunderstorm. What causes thunder? Thunder is caused by lightning. What does the picture show? Electrical charges. How do winter storms form? from the clash of two air masses of different temperatures and moisture levels. What three things are needed to have a blizzard?  cold air at the surface, lots of moisture, and lift. Why is snow white? it reflects beams of white light. When are tornadoes most likely to occur? Tornadoes can happen at any time of the year and at any time of the day. Where are tornadoes most likely to occur?  Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska

With this engaging quiz and matching questions about the climate, students will have fun learning about weather & and climate.