Vocabulary
Atmosphere
What climate zone is Antarctica in?
Cold climate zone
How many climate zones are on Earth? (Answer is a number)
5
Causes the sea level to rise.
Allen
What word describes the amount of heat in the atmosphere?
Temperature
What climate zone is Ecuador in?
Hot climate zone
What are the 5 climate zones on Earth?
1 hot zone
2 temperate zones
2 cold zones
What is global warming?
The increase in the average temperature on the Earth's surface.
George Washington
What is the definition of precipitation? What are the different kinds of precipitation?
Water that falls towards Earth's surface from the atmosphere as rain, snow, or hail.
What climate zone is Spain in?
Temperate climate zone
What kinds of climates are found in the cold climate zones?
Polar and mountain climates
What was the first-ever global climate-change agreement called?
The Paris Agreement
How many days are in the month of March?
31
What is the definition of atmospheric pressure?
The weight of the air on the Earth's surface
Where is the hot climate zone located?
Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
What is the precipitation and temperature like in the equatorial hot zone?
Temperatures are high all year round, precipitation is regular and abundant
What are some human activities that cause air pollution?
(Answers may vary) Industrial processes, power plants, and transportation.
Name 3 countries that begin with the letter P.
Paraguay, Peru, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Pakistan
What is the difference between prevailing winds and seasonal winds?
Prevailing winds always blow in the same direction and seasonal winds change direction according to the season
Venezuela, India, and Saudi Arabia are located in what kind of climate zone? (Hot, temperate, or cold)
Hot climate zone
In tropical climates, what is the wet season?
The precipitation mainly falls during this time of year.
What extreme weather events are more common due to climate change? (at least 3)
Heatwaves, droughts, storms, and floods
How old was Queen Elizabeth II when she died last year?
96