ES1
The presence of large bodies of ______ like the ocean and large lakes, directly affects climate.
Water
Some scientist think that there may be a connection between ________ activity and Earth's climate.
Sunspot
________ believe that they can detect changes in precipitation and temperature by comparing the spacing of tree rings.
Climatologists
Marine climate zones are fairly ______ places to live.
Comfortable
________ are repeated, natural changes in temperature, precipitation, and the amount of daylight.
Seasons
Large-scale logging of trees are called _______
Deforestation
About every 5 years there's a shift in the winds and currents in the southern Pacific Ocean called _______
El Nino
The study of the climate is called __________
Climatology
Human activities that increase carbon dioxide in the atmosphere cause global warming because of the _______ _______
Greenhouse effect
Mini cold spells are also considered _____ ____ ____
Mini ice ages
Besides temperature ______ is the other major factor in contributing to climate.
The average weather for an area over a much longer period of time.
Climate
The increase in the world's temperature is called _______ __________
Global warming
_____ climates produce little precipitation.
Dry
_______ _______ is the shorter path with less absorption or reflection.
Summer solstice
The preservation and wise use of earth's resources with a mind for the future is called?
Conservation
In 1884 climatologist Wladimir designed a system that divided the earth's surface into _______ ______
Climate zones
Tropical rainy climates are both very ______ and very wet
Warm
______ ______ is the longer path with more absorption or reflection.
Winter solstice