Seasons
Why do we have seasons on Earth?
We have seasons on Earth, because the Earth is tilted.
Explain the difference between climate and weather.
Weather is the condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place, while climate is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.
Explain the difference between carbon source and carbon sink.
Carbon sources are processes that emit carbon into the atmosphere, while carbon sink are processes that remove carbon from the atmosphere.
Define Pangaea.
Pangaea are the present continents that once fit together as a single landmass.
When the part of the Earth we're on is tilted towards the sun, what season is it?
When the part of the Earth we're on is tilted towards the sun, the season would be summer.
Why is the temperature range more accurate than the average temperature?
The temperature range is more accurate than the average temperature, because the temperature range can tell you the extreme cold weathers and extreme hot weathers of the location, which can determine animal habitation.
Why is the act of deforestation being done?
The act of deforestation is being done to make room for farming, timber, and land development.
Define Ice Age.
Ice Age is a long period of cooling during which ice sheets spread beyond the polar regions.
If the location we are at is summer, what season would it be on the other side of the world?
If the location we are at is summer, the season it would be on the other side of the world would be winter.
Why is precipitation patterns better than the average precipitation alone?
Precipitation patterns are better than the average precipitation alone, because precipitation patterns can determine whether the rain falls in one season, or is more spread out. This affects plant growth.
About how long does an Ice Age last, and about how often does it occur?
An Ice Age lasts for millions of years, and occurs about every 200 million years.
Define Greenhouse Effect.
Greenhouse Effect is the process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb and radiate energy as heat back to space.
About how much is the Earth's axis tilted?
The Earth's axis is tilted at about 23.5° .
How do large bodies of water stop extreme temperature changes?
Large bodies of water stop extreme temperature changes, because water cools down and warms up slower than land does, so it regulates the temperatures.
Why is burning fossil fuels so bad?
Burning fossil fuels are so bad, because once fossil fuels such as gasoline and coal are released, there is no way of undoing the action.
Define Climate Models.
Climate Models are models that use mathematical formulas to describe how different variables affect Earth's climate.
List two planets that have seasons due to the planet's axis being tilted.
Two planets that have seasons due to the planet's axis being tilted are Mars and Earth.
How do ocean currents affect climate?
Ocean currents affect climate, by distributing warm water towards the poles, and cold water towards the equator.
List some impacts of global warming.
Some impacts of global warming include more frequent and powerful storms, rising sea levels, and crop failure.
Define Global Warming.
Global Warming is a gradual increase on average global temperature.