Unit 3: Climate and Climate Change

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What is climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, primarily due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels.

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Where are the sun's rays least direct?

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Near the poles.

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What are ice cores?

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Ice cores are cylindrical samples taken from ice sheets and glaciers that provide valuable information about past climates.

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What do fossil tree rings indicate?

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Fossil tree rings can indicate historical climate conditions, such as temperature and rainfall patterns.

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What is a continental climate?

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A continental climate is characterized by greater temperature extremes between summer and winter, typically found in areas far from oceans.

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Which gas is not a greenhouse gas?

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Nitrogen.

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What is the role of carbon dioxide in respiration?

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Carbon that plants do not use is returned to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide during the process of respiration.

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What is a marine climate?

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A marine climate is characterized by mild temperatures and high humidity, typically found near oceans.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm.