Climate Factors
Sun's rays hit the equator at what angle?
Straight-on or 90 degrees.
As elevation increases, the temperature ___________
Decreases
The increase in global temperatures is called___
Climate Change or Global Warming
Where is the tropical zone located?
Equator
Who studies past and present climates?
Climatologists
Where does daylight range from 24 hours to 0 hours?
Poles
The front mountain range gets a lot of rain. The back doesn't get as much. This is called the ____________
Rain Shadow
What is Earth's Greenhouse Effect?
A layer of gases trap sun's radiation, making Earth more habitable.
Where are the poles located?
Extreme North and Extreme South
Who studies weather?
Meteorologists
What is the most important factor that determines a region's climate?
Latitude, or how far north or south of the equator it is located.
Monsoon winds bring moisture to St. George in August. Where does it come from?
What is from the ocean to the land.
What greenhouse gas is to blame for most global warming?
Carbon Dioxide
What is an area with very low rainfall called?
Desert
Where are climates milder?
Near water
Areas with different temperatures and are characteristics called? Tropics, polar, temperate are examples.
Climate Zones
What is something that can affect climates around the world for few weeks or several years, decreasing temperatures by reflecting sunlight back into space.
Volcanos, asteroid or meteor strikes
Why is Mars so cold?
Mars has a thin atmosphere
What zones have four seasons?
Temperate Zones
What is climate?
Temperature and rainfall over time in a given area
The difference between the highest and lowest temperature is called...
Temperature Range
Sometimes the surface water in the Pacific Ocean becomes unusually warm and influences weather. This is called ____________________
El Nino
Why is Venus so hot?
It has a very thick atmosphere
Why aren't the deserts located at the Equator?
There is a lot of water and humidity at the Equator due to warm air rising.
What is weather?
The condition of the atmosphere right now.