weather vs climate
What is weather
the term for day to day conditions of the atmosphere
what is global warming
the term used to describe the slow increase in temperature of the earth over time.
what is one thing you can do at home to save energy and help the planet
multiple answers
what big star in the sky provides heat and light to the earth
the sun
what is a hurricane
a term for heavy rain and strong winds that come from the ocean
what is climate
the average weather in a place over a long period of time
name one gas that traps heat in the atmosphere and contributes to climate change
carbon dioxide
what type of energy comes from the sun and can help reduce pollution
solar energy
how do climate patterns change based on location?
as they flow latitudinally, the closer they are to the equator, the warmer they got, the farther away they go, the colder they get.
when the ground shakes because of movement in the earths crust.... this is called
earthquake
if it is rainy one day, and sunny the next, is that weather or climate
weather
what is the effect called when gases in the atmosphere trap heat and make the earth warmer
the greenhouse effect
true or false riding a bike instead of driving a car can reduce climate change
true
what do we call the gases that trap heat in the atmosphere
what are greenhouse gases
the sudden flow of rocks and mud down a hill after heavy rain
landslide
true or false, climate can change from one day to the next
what is false
true or false, planting more trees can help reduce climate change
true
what is the term for using something again instead of throwing it away
what is reusing, or recycling
True or false, oceans help keep the earths temperature balanced
true
true or false, tornadoes can form over the ocean
false
If a place has hot summers and cold winters every year, is that describing weather or climate
climate
what happens to the polar ice caps as the earths temperature increases, and how does it effect us
they melt and contribute to rising sea levels
what is one way to reduce the amount of plastic in the ocean
answers may vary
the release ash and gases that can affect the temperature of the earth.
what is the definition of a natural disaster
A natural disaster is a sudden and extreme event caused by natural forces that can cause damage to the environment, property, and human life.