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What is a heatwave?
Higher than normal temperatures lasting for several days.
What word means to change from a liquid to a gas?
Evaporate
The atmosphere is made of _________.
gases
In the last 50 years, the average global temperature has risen by 5 degrees Celsius.
False.
0.5 degrees
Globbal warming is a problem.
global
What is a flood?
A large amount of water that covers an area that is normally dry.
When light or heat from the sun is sent back into space, what happens to it?
It is reflected.
As the earth's oceans become warmer, more __________ evaporates into the air.
moisture
The atmosphere is made of greenhouse gases.
False.
Not all gases in the atmosphere are greenhouse gases.
Noah built the ark because of the Great Flod.
flood
What is a hurricane?
A violent storm with very strong winds.
What is the layer of gases around the Earth called?
The atmosphere.
Today we use a lot of _________ to heat our houses.
fuel
Extra moisture in the air causes heavier rain and more storms and floods.
True.
The atmosfere is a layer of gases.
atmosphere
What is moisture?
Very small drops of water in the air.
What extreme weather phenomenon is characterised by a very strong and dangerous wind that blows in a circle?
A tornado
Using fuel produces a lot of _________ __________.
carbon dioxide
The atmosphere helps to keep the Earth at the right temperature for animals, plants, and aliens.
False.
Humans, not aliens.
We must reduce our water consumption because of the drote.
drought
What are rays?
Thin straight lines of light (from the sun).
What do you call a long period of time when there is no rain?
A drought
The increase in CO2 causes too much __________ to be kept in the earth's atmosphere.
heat
Electric cars are a good idea.
True.
They reduce the use of fuel.
Extrem weather is on the increase.
Extreme