Climate
what 2 factors define climate
by temp. and precipitation
can water help moderate the temp of nearby land
Yes, water can
Can climate change be affected by natural causes too?
Yes, climate change can be caused by natural climates
What is global warming?
Global warming is a gradual increase in global temp. that will effect a lot of things
Why do we have seasons?
Because earth is tilted; it is on a tilted axis
What is latitude?
The angular distance in degrees north and south of the equator
What is an ocean current
An ocean current is the movement of water in a certain direction
What is El Nino?
During El Nino years ocean temps. are higher than usual in the tropics.
Can climate change affect ecosystems
Yes, climate change can affect ecosystems
What causes the setting of the sun and the moon.
The earth spinning.
air moves from areas of higher pressure to lower pressure.
What are the three major climate zones
Tropical, temperate, and polar
What is La Nina?
The opposite of El Nino, where ocean temps are cooler in the equatorial eastern Pacific ocean.
which protocol is the only international treaty to reduce greenhouse gases
The Kyoto Protocol
What are solstices?
They are the longest and shortest days of the year; winter being the shortest and the summer solstice being the longest day of the year.
What direction do the suns ray travel
The suns rays travel in lines parralel to each other.
How many subclimates does the tropical zone have?
There are 3 subclimates
What is an ice age?
An ice age is a long peroid of cooling in which during which ice sheets spread away from the poles
Which kind of issue is climate change?
It is an economical and political issue
What are Equinox's
They are the transitions of the seasons.
what is topography?
the surface features of an area combine to form its topography?
How long can each ice age last?
Each ice age lasts for millions of years.
What are particulates?
Particulates are tiny, solid particles that are suspended in air or water.
FUN BONUS QUESTION!
Does Mars have seasons, if so why?
Yes, Mars does because of it's tilted axis like earth