Unit 5 - Climate Change

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What are the three primary Milankovitch cycles?

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Eccentricity, obliquity, and precession.

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What is a microclimate?

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The climate of a small area like a park or building.

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What characterizes a continental climate?

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Large temperature differences between summer and winter, with moderate precipitation.

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How would you describe the climate of Costa Rica?

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Warm temperatures and high precipitation throughout the year.

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What is a significant anthropogenic cause of climate change?

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Burning of fossil fuels.

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Define climate.

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The long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to warming.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

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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 long-term average of those conditions.

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What role do trees play in climate regulation?

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Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, helping to mitigate climate change.