Climates of Earth
The long-term average weather conditions that occur in a particular region.
Climate
Cold periods lasting from thousand years when glaciers cover much of the earth
Ice age
What are the three greenhouse gases?
CO2, Methane, Water vapor
What golfing major is happening this weekend?
The Masters
Name one of the NBA player's talents that the Monstars took
Mugsy Bouges
Charles Barkley
Shawn Bradley
Patrick Ewing
Larry Johnson
What affects climate? Name two
Latitude
Large bodies of water
Altitude
What things do climate depend on?
Precipitation and Temperature and vegetation
Why are greenhouse gases good?
They keep the earth warm
What is a soccer field called?
The Pitch
What vegetable does Shrek compare himself to?
Onion
The amount of thermal energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a material by 1 degree Celsius
Specific Heat
What is an example of a short-term cycle?
Seasons
Large-scale cutting and or burning of forests
Deforestation
How many numbers are on a dart board?
20
What is the name of the robot that WALL-E falls in love with?
EVE
Area of low rainfall on the downwind slope of a mountain
Rain Shadow
These mark the beginnings of summer and winter
Solstices
Tiny liquid or solid particles that are released. They reflect sunlight back into space. They cool down the climate.
What are the 5 colors of the Olympic Rings?
Black, Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
What gift does Andy get at the end of Toy Story?
A dog
A localized climate that is different from the climate of the larger area surrounding it
Microclimate
A change in currents in the Pacific Ocean create
El Nino
Set of complex equations that are used to predict future climates.
Global Climate Model
What is the massive brawl that happened in the NBA between the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers called?
Malice at the Palace
What video game does Wreck-It Ralph come from?
Fix it Felix