Climate Change and Weather Factors

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What percent of incoming solar energy is reflected by clouds?

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20%

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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They transfer warm water away from the equator and cool water away from the poles.

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At what latitude would the Earth receive more direct solar radiation all year long?

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Close to the Equator.

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What type of heat transfer occurs from the sun?

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Radiation.

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What is positive feedback in the context of climate change?

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Positive feedback occurs when an increase in temperature accelerates further temperature increases, such as polar ice melting.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What role do clouds play in climate regulation?

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Clouds reflect solar radiation and trap heat, influencing temperature and weather patterns.

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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 weather patterns in a region.

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How do volcanic eruptions affect climate?

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Volcanic eruptions can release ash and gases that block sunlight, leading to temporary cooling of the Earth's surface.

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What is albedo?

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Albedo is the measure of how much sunlight is reflected by a surface, influencing local and global temperatures.