OpenSciEd 7.6 Lesson 5 Flashcard

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What does data over long periods of time show?

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Trends

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What is year to year variability in precipitation and temperature data?

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A normal pattern

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What is climate?

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The accumulation of weather conditions over many years

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What happens when temperature increases?

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Increases in evaporation resulting in increases in water vapor

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What is weather?

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The day-to-day changes in what it is like outside

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

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What is global warming?

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The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities.

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How do temperature changes affect precipitation?

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Temperature changes can alter evaporation rates, impacting precipitation patterns.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.