Understanding Climate and Weather

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The greenhouse effect is the cooling of Earth's surface due to the reflection of sunlight.

• The greenhouse effect is caused by the depletion of ozone in the stratosphere.

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

• The greenhouse effect refers to the increase in Earth's surface temperature due to volcanic activity.

How do greenhouse gases affect Earth's temperature?

• Greenhouse gases only affect the temperature of the oceans.

• Greenhouse gases cool the atmosphere, lowering Earth's temperature.

• Greenhouse gases have no effect on Earth's temperature.

• Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, increasing Earth's temperature.

What are the main types of weather patterns?

• Continental

• Subarctic

• Desert

• Tropical, Temperate, Polar, Arid, Maritime

How does a cold front differ from a warm front?

• A cold front brings rapid weather changes and storms, while a warm front leads to gradual weather changes and steady rain.

• A cold front leads to gradual weather changes, while a warm front brings rapid changes.

• Cold fronts are warmer than warm fronts and bring clear skies.

• A cold front causes steady rain, while a warm front brings storms.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is short-term; climate is long-term.

• Weather refers to the average temperature; climate refers to daily conditions.

• Weather is always rainy; climate is always sunny.

• Weather is determined by geography; climate is determined by time zones.

Name three climate zones found on Earth.

• Savanna

• Mediterranean

• Desert

• Tropical, Temperate, Polar

What factors determine a region's climate zone?

• Latitude, altitude, proximity to water, prevailing winds, and geographical features.

• Seasonal changes in vegetation

• Soil composition

• Population density

What is a natural disaster?

• A natural disaster is a minor weather event.

• A natural disaster is a human-made catastrophe.

• A natural disaster is a routine geological process.

• A natural disaster is a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth.

Can you name three types of natural disasters?

• tornadoes

• volcanoes

• tsunamis

• earthquakes, hurricanes, floods

How does climate change affect natural disasters?

• Climate change decreases the frequency of natural disasters.

• Climate change has no impact on natural disasters.

• Climate change increases the frequency and intensity of natural disasters.

• Natural disasters are solely caused by human activities.