Unit 4: Climate Flashcard M
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to carbon dioxide levels during periods of increased global temperatures?
Back
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere increase.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes the curving paths of planetary winds on Earth?
Back
The curving paths of planetary winds are a result of Earth's rotation.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do ocean currents affect climate and weather patterns?
Back
Ocean currents distribute heat from the uneven absorption of solar energy.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define climate.
Back
Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the greenhouse effect?
Back
The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role do oceans play in regulating climate?
Back
Oceans absorb and store heat, helping to regulate global climate and weather patterns.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the Coriolis effect?
Back
The Coriolis effect causes moving air and water to turn and twist, influencing weather patterns and ocean currents.
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