Nature's Impact on Climate 8.11A, 8.11C

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Climate describes atmospheric conditions over a smaller area; weather describes these conditions worldwide.

• Weather describes atmospheric conditions over a smaller area; climate describes these conditions worldwide.

• Climate describes short-term atmospheric conditions, and weather describes these conditions over a longer term.

• Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, and climate describes these conditions over a longer term.

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How do meteor impacts change global temperatures?

• They cause lower temperatures by slowing the flow of ocean currents.

• They can change the magnetic field of the earth.

• They lower temperatures when debris from impacts block sunlight.

• They work like windows, trapping heat closer to Earth’s surface instead of letting it radiate out into space. 

How is climate influenced by ocean currents?

• Ocean currents reflect the Sun’s heat back out into space, regulating climate.

• Ocean currents bring colder water to the tropics and carry warm water toward the poles, warming air temperatures.

• Ocean currents absorb heat, keeping the planet warm enough to support life.

• Ocean currents bring warm water from the poles to the regions on the equator, which causes a warm, tropical climate.

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How do greenhouse gases affect Earth’s climate?

• They create clouds that produce acid rain.

• The particles reflect sunlight and heat back out into space, keeping the planet cooler.

• They trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to a warmer climate.

• They cause the ozone layer to thicken, reducing UV radiation.

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How has Earth’s temperature changed due to volcanic eruptions?

• Temperatures worldwide have risen about 2.1°C after an eruption.

• Temperatures in the immediate area have varied based on what was released during the eruption.

• Temperatures worldwide have decreased as more heat was reflected into space from the atmosphere.

• Temperatures in the immediate area have increased due to the molten lava.

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