Climate
Is crazy weather tied to climate change?
In some cases, yes
Which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?
Troposphere
What does MP stand for?
Maritime Polar
What kind of weather happens during a cold front?
Cooler Temps
Without the Greenhouse Effect the Earth would be ___
Cold
Is climate change caused by humans?
Yes, over 97% of scientist agree that humans cause climate change.
Which layer of the atmosphere do planes fly in?
The lower stratospher
What does CP stand for?
Continental Polar
What are the four fronts?
Warm front, Cold front, Occluded front, and Stationary front
What do greenhouse gases do in our atmosphere?
They absorb radiation (or sunlight) given off by the Earth
How much trouble are we in because of climate change?
For future generations, big trouble.
Which layer of the atmosphere are satellites in?
Thermosphere
What does CA stand for
Continental Artic
Which air is more dense?
Cold
What happens to the temperature if more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere?
Temperature goes up
How much is the planet warming up?
2 degrees
Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest?
Mesosphere
Where do maritime air masses form?
Maritime air masses form over water and are humid.
What kind of weather happens during a warm front?
Clear skies, temp. warms
Cutting down large forests (deforestation) can result in:
less plants to absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas
What are 3 things you can do about climate change?
Fly less, drive less, waste less
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
Stratosphere
Where do continental air masses form?
Continental air masses form over land.
What is a front?
A front is a weather system that is the boundary separating two different types of air.
What is the greenhouse effect?
The warming of a planet due to trapped radiation.