Climate Factors
A long term weather pattern?
climate
water vapor, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide are all what?
greenhouse gases
An unforeseen chain of events caused by a disturbance in a system is called the _____ effect.
cascade
List other ways in which humans impact global warming?
burning fossil fuels, mining, deforestation.
What virus is currently on the rise?
coronavirus
1)In which temperature zone is the U.S. located?
2) What are the 3 zones?
1) temperate zone
2) Temperate, tropical, polar zones
the process by which these types of gases trap heat, keeping earth warm is called what?
greenhouse effect
clean energy sources are referred to as _____ energy.
alternative
Coral bleaching occurs due to oceans warming...the Great Barrier Reef is located by which country, which is also a continent?
Australia
what day does St. Patricks day fall on this year?
March 17 (Tuesday)
1) In which direction is latitude measured?
2) In which direction is longitude measured?
1. north to south
2. east to west
a sudden or gradual change in earth's climate.
climate change
what main factor contributes to rising sea levels.
an increase in temperature.
Tropical climate zones receive the most ___ since they are closest to the equator.
sunlight
What is located at the end of a rainbow?
a pot of gold!
1. What is Altitude?
2. warm ocean currents move towards what?
1. distance above sea level.
2. the poles.
The gradual increase in temperature of the earth is called what?
global warming
give 1 example of an energy efficient technology.
hybrid cars or batteries powered by nitrogen or solar panels.
Polar zones tend to be a very ____ climate region.
dry
What are the small mythical creatures called during the St. Pattys day season?
leprechauns
1. Winds that travel in one direction are called what?
2. The presence of this landform can dictate the type of precipitation in a given area.
3. A seasonal change in wind patterns and precipitation is called a what?
1. prevailing winds.
2. Mountain Range
3. Monsoon
substances formed from the remains of organisms are called what?
fossil fuels
what type of gas is given off by cattle?
methane
If there was no major increase in carbon dioxide levels...what could potentially occur on earth that has already occurred in history?
Which numbered leaf clover is considered to be for good luck?
4 leaf clover