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Predicting Weather
Climate
Seasons
Climate Change
Random
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Scientists who predict the weather are called ____________.
meteorologists
100
___________ is the average weather over a long time.
Climate
100
The United States is in the _______________ because it is north of the equator. A. northern hemisphere B. southern hemisphere
A. northern hemisphere
100
_________ __________ along the equator affect temperatures in the Pacific Ocean.
Trade Winds
100
What happens to trade winds during an El Nino year? A. the winds are more strong B. the winds are less strong C. the winds stay the same
B. the winds are less strong
200
Why do meteorologists predict the weather?
So people can prepare
200
An area's climate is controlled by its ___________ and _____________.
elevation and latitude
200
Most of the United States has a temperate climate with four _________________.
seasons
200
An _____ _________ causes some parts of the Earth to be wetter or drier than normal.
El Nino
200
How do greenhouse gases help Earth?
They keep Earth warm
300
How do meteorologists use satellite photographs?
to see large weather patterns (temperatures)
300
The amount of ___________ and nearby bodies of water can strongly affect the climate.
vegetation
300
Tropical regions may be _______ all year, while polar regions may be _________ all year. A. hot, cold B. cold, hot
A. hot, cold
300
Many scientists think that _________ also cause climate change.
people
300
What two types of technology do meteorologists use to get weather data?
radar, satellites
400
Weather forecasting means using science and technology to predict ___________ weather. A. Present B. Future C. Past
B. Future
400
Temperatures are ___________ at higher elevations. A. colder B. warmer
A. colder
400
The tilt of Earth's _______ causes you to feel different temperatures in each season.
axis
400
The fuel people burn adds __________ __________ to the air.
greenhouse gases
400
Why is the Arctic ice cap melting?
Global warming
500
Meteorologists track the size, direction, and intensity, or strength, of a storm using ______________. A. radar B. satellites C. forecasting
A. radar
500
What affects how quickly Earth's surface heats and cools? A. bodies of water B. elevation C. vegetation
C. vegetation
500
Name the four seasons.
Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter
500
When greenhouse gases increase, they can cause _____________ ____________.
global warming
500
What is another name for autumn?
Fall