Unit 6 NYT Climate Data Analysis II

Front

What does the dashed line represent in the graph?

Back

The 1991-2020 average sea surface temperature.

Front

Which region has the smallest increase in solar power generation between 1990 and 2020?

Back

India.

Front

What is the approximate heat accumulation in the ocean by 2020?

Back

350 zettajoules.

Front

What does the blue line (top) in the graph represent?

Back

The sea surface temperature on July 31, 2023.

Front

What is the significance of the average sea surface temperature from 1982-2022?

Back

It serves as a baseline for comparing current temperatures.

Front

How does the E.U.'s solar power generation compare to China's?

Back

It has a steady growth but at a much slower rate than China.

Front

What is a zettajoule?

Back

A unit of energy equal to 10^21 joules.

Front

Why is ocean heat accumulation important?

Back

It indicates climate change and its impact on marine ecosystems.

Front

What factors contribute to the increase in solar power generation?

Back

Technological advancements, government policies, and public awareness.

Front

What does the term 'sea surface temperature' refer to?

Back

The temperature of the top layer of the ocean.