Climate
Conditions of the atmosphere over a large area for an extended period of time
Climate
This is the cause of seasons
tilt of the earth
These conditions determine an area's climate
temperature and precipitation
Since 1950 the carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere has done this.
steadily increased
The gradual increase of the earth's temperature.
global warming
Because the solar energy is less concentrated there.
colder at the poles
This is the season in Australia when it is summer in Canada
Winter
This is what it is called when species change over time to be better suited to their climate.
Adaptation
Methane, water vapor, and carbon dioxide are considered this.
Greenhouse gasses
Processes that REMOVE carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Carbon Sinks
The climate zones are determined by this.
latitude
This latitude does not have seasons
the equator
This is what powers the water cycle and the wind.
the sun
This is the greatest contributor to the increase in greenhouse gasses in our world.
burning fossil fuels
This happens to the ocean levels when ice sheets on land melt.
rises
This climate zone surrounds the equator
the tropical zone
it is this season when your hemisphere tilts away from the sun
winter
This is what surface features of the earth are called.
topography
This is one of the natural factors that have changed earth's climate during earth's history.
Tectonic plate movement
Asteroid/meteoroid impacts
volcanic eruptions
Processes that emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
carbon sources
This atmospheric phenomenon can cause severe weather conditions around the world
El Nino
In this hemisphere you will receive the least amount of sunlight on Dec. 21
the northern hemisphere
These types of ocean currents are driven by the wind and carry warm water away from the equator and cold water away from the poles.
surface currents
This is a long period of earth cooling in which ice sheets spread out and cover vast areas of the earth's surface.
Ice Age
You and me
People must act now to help slow climate change