Earths spheres
Which global sphere contains all living organisms?
Biosphere
What is the term that describes the long-term averaged atmospheric conditions across a region?
Climate
The driving forces of this type of ocean current is primarily wind
Surface current
During La Nina, what conditions do Australia and South America typically experience?
Australia: rainfall
South America: drought
Who wrote the play Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
The movement of matter between reservoirs is known as...
flux
What is the effect of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
Traps solar radiation and increases temperatures
The thermohaline circulation is a deep ocean current driven by...
temperature and salinity
What happens to trade winds the during El Nino?
Weaken / reversed
Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2022?
Argentina
Which process transfers carbon from the biosphere to the geosphere?
Decomposition
This term refers to the long term changes in Earth's climate.
Climate Change
What role do ocean currents play in Earth's climate?
Redistribute heat.
During El Niño, are ocean temperatures in the western Pacific warmer or cooler than normal?
Cooler
What is the highest grossing movie of all time?
Avatar
Which system describes one where energy can enter and exit but matter stays in?
Closed system
How is the lithosphere impacted by climate change?
less carbon stores or change in land use
What effect would less sea ice have on ocean currents?
Decrease
This term is the measure of difference in air pressure between Tahiti and Darwin used to predict El Nino and La Nina.
Southern Oscillation Index
Which band is Harry Styles best known for being part of before going solo?
One Direction
What form of nitrogen is directly available for plant uptake?
Nitrates or NO3
List an indicator of climate change that effects the Biosphere
Changes to population, diversity, breeding, or migration patterns
This term influences the direction of currents in different hemispheres
Coriolis effect
What do scientists use to predict future climate patterns?
Computer Modelling
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, what rare metal is Wakanda known for, which powers much of its technology and Black Panther's suit?
Vibranium