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___________ is the layer of air that surrounds and protects the Earth

The atmosphere

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Instrument used to measure humidity

hydrometer

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• It protects the Earth from radiation from 

the Sun.

•  It protects the Earth from space objects 

such as meteoroids.

•  It contains the oxygen we need to survive.

•  It regulates the temperature of the Earth.

•  It regulates the Earth’s climate and weather.

The atmosphere 

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Instrument used to take temperature 

thermometer 

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Instrument used to measure air pressure

barometer 

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Instrument used to measure the speed of wind

An anemometer
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An instrument used to measure wind direction

A wind vane

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An instrument used to measure precipitation

rain gauge

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What causes precipitation?

When the cloud of water droplets becomes too heavy, precipitation falls to the ground as sleet, rain, snow or hail. 

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What are clouds?

Clouds are collections of tiny droplets of water that float in the air

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________consists of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 1% of gases like carbon dioxide and water vapour

The atmosphere

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How do clouds form?

Through a process called condensation

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

Weather is the natural changes in the atmosphere in a certain place over a short period of time (a day or a week). 

Climate describes the general weather conditions in a certain place over a long period of time (years or decades).

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What is a weather map?

Weather maps give us information about the weather conditions now or in the future in a particular place. 

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What are the climate zones?

Hot climate zone, cold climate zones, temperate climate zones. 

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How many main types of climate are there in Spain?

Six types of climate: Oceanic, Mountain, Continental, Mediterranean, Subtropical, and Continental-Mediterranean  

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What is the climate like in Andalucia? 

Mediterranean, Continental-Mediterranean, and Mountain climates. 

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Describe some of the vegetation found in Andalucia.

• Typical vegetation of the coastal regions of Andalucía includes bushes, such as rosemary and rock rose, or trees, such as pine and fan palm.

•  The continental Mediterranean regions have holm oak trees, cork oak trees and olive trees. Bushes include rock rose and heather.

•  The high mountain regions in Andalucía are sparse because of the altitude. Lower areas have pine and fir trees.

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What is the cutting down of forests, leading to more greenhouse gases? 

Deforestation 

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Extreme weather conditions, melting ice caps, and rising sea level are all what?

Impacts of climate change 
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What influences climate?

Latitude, altitude, distance from the ocean, relief, and winds. 
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__________ is on the Equator. (This is a place.)

Quito, Ecuador 

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This place in China is the farthest point from any body of water.

The Gurbantunggut Desert

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What are some human activities that use fossil fuels?

Producing energy for industry, farming, and our homes. 
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Human activities contribute to _________. Due to more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, the greenhouse effect causes the Earth’s temperature to rise causing _________.

Climate change

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