Earth's Changing Climate - Chapter 1 Flashcard

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True or False: Earth's atmosphere is made up of multiple gases.

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True

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What vocabulary word means 'variations in a set of data'?

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Fluctuation

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What trend have we seen (and are currently seeing) in Earth's surface ice?

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Decreasing

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What vocabulary word means 'changes in climate over a long period of time that can be caused by natural events or human activities'?

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Climate change

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True or False: Trends over a long period of time provide stronger evidence than fluctuations during a short period of time.

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True

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What is the definition of 'climate'?

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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What is 'climate change'?

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Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.

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What are some human activities that contribute to climate change?

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Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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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 refers to long-term patterns.