DE: Unit 2 Test Weather and Climate

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What happens as elevation increases?

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Air temperature decreases.

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What happens to energy absorbed by Earth?

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It is emitted back into space.

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What happens to air pressure as you go higher in elevation?

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It decreases.

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What does the rain shadow effect cause?

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One side of a mountain to be wet and the other dry.

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How much of the sun’s energy is absorbed by Earth’s surface?

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47%.

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Define elevation in the context of weather and climate.

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Elevation refers to the height above sea level, which affects temperature and pressure.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth’s surface due to trapped heat by greenhouse gases.

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Explain the term 'climate'.

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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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 is the average over a long period.

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What role do oceans play in climate regulation?

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Oceans absorb and store heat, influencing weather patterns and climate.

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