Environmental Science Q3 Flashcard2: Climate Change

Front

What landform causes the rain shadow effect? Options: The plains, A lake, A mountain range, The valley

Back

A mountain range

Front

As you go to the top of a mountain, what happens to the temperature?

Back

It decreases

Front

A rain shadow forms on the ___________ side of a mountain as a result of ___________ rainfall there.

Back

windward, more

Front

Which description below best describes the windward side of a mountain? Options: The wet side that is upwind of the mountain., The side of the mountain with the most people., The dry side that is downwind of the mountain., The side of the mountain with the rain shadow.

Back

The wet side that is upwind of the mountain.

Front

Which side of a mountain range is closer to the ocean?

Back

windward

Front

Earth’s temperatures are stable because we are surrounded by ________ which allows the right amount of sunlight to warm the Earth.

Back

an atmosphere

Front

What are the 3 major climate zones in order from the equator to the poles?

Back

tropical, temperate, polar

Front

How do prevailing winds affect a region's climate?

Back

Prevailing winds move warm and cold water around the globe which affects the air temperature in those regions.

Front

Which description below best demonstrates the greenhouse effect? Life on Earth 'exhales' gas that warms up the atmosphere, The tilt of the Earth changes the amount of solar energy the Earth receives, Certain gasses in the atmosphere trap heat and warm the Earth, The Sun is putting out more radiant energy over time

Back

Certain gasses in the atmosphere trap heat and warm the Earth

Front

Certain gasses in the atmosphere – water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide – help maintain the Earth’s temperatures and climate. These are called  _________.

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greenhouse gasses