7th Topic 10

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What is the long-term weather pattern in your area?

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Climate

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What describes the short-term conditions in an area?

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Weather

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What term describes the period when Earth's climate was significantly cooler, causing glaciers to extend beyond the ice caps?

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Ice Ages

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What is the term for the gradual increase in Earth's temperature?

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Global Warming

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What are the gases in the atmosphere that absorb much of the heat leaving the Earth's surface?

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Greenhouse Gases

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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 weather patterns.

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What is an example of a greenhouse gas?

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

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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 human activities contribute to global warming?

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Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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What is the role of the sun in Earth's climate?

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The sun provides the energy that drives weather and climate systems.