Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate

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Which best describes climate?

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Climate is a long-term description of precipitation and temperature.

Front

Rain usually results when:
- cold, moist air rises
- warm, dry air sinks
- warm, moist air rises
- cold, dry air sinks

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warm, moist air rises

Front

Air circulation patterns in the atmosphere:

Back

Warm air rises and cools as it rises. Cold air sinks and warms as it sinks.

Front

Where on Earth are the coldest and driest climates? Options: the equator, the temperate zone, the poles

Back

the poles

Front

Which greenhouse gas are we most concerned with regarding human activity? Options: nitrous oxide, methane, water vapor, carbon dioxide

Back

carbon dioxide

Front

Why are greenhouse gases concerning?

Back

They trap heat that normally leaves the planet.

Front

Which of these is NOT an example of evidence used to identify past ice ages?

direct temperature measurements

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ice cores

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deep sea sediment

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glacial striations

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direct temperature measurements

Front

How has climate change affected coastal locations like Florida?

Back

All of these things are problems in Florida.

Front

How could climate change effect areas that are more inland, like Las Vegas?

Back

More evaporation leading to less fresh water nearby.

Front

How has the average American's cooling days (says you use the air conditioner) changed over time?

Back

Americans now use their AC more often than they used to.