
Climate Change and Energy Budget Flashcard
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Physics
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes the tropical climate to be warmer than the climates at the north and south poles?
Back
The tropical climate is warmer due to the angle of solar radiation, which allows more direct sunlight to reach the surface.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to Earth's temperature if the energy absorbed from the sun is less than the energy emitted from the Earth?
Back
The Earth would get cooler.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the greenhouse effect help to maintain on Earth?
Back
The greenhouse effect helps to maintain the temperature on Earth.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of an increase in greenhouse gas concentration on the energy budget of the Earth?
Back
An increase in greenhouse gas concentration increases the energy budget of the Earth.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What prevents the tropics from getting hotter and the poles from getting colder?
Back
The circulation of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans helps to distribute heat and prevent extreme temperature differences.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define 'greenhouse gases'.
Back
Greenhouse gases are gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the energy budget of the Earth?
Back
The energy budget of the Earth is the balance between the energy received from the sun and the energy emitted back into space.
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