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WorksheetsImpacts on Climate
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 48mins
What is climate?
the condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place
cloud cover and temperature
precipitation and humidity at a given time and place
weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
Factors that have affected our climate in the past and continue to do so today.
Climate Forcings
Climate adaptations
Climate Frequency
Climate Evolution
The angle of Earth’s tilt as it orbits the Sun is called ___.
eccentricity
obliquity
precession
The wobbling of Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun is called ___.
eccentricity
obliquity
precession
Which variable of the Milankovitch Cycles is animated here?
eccentricity
obliquity
precession
Which variable of the Milankovitch Cycles is animated here?
eccentricity
obliquity
precession
Which variable of the Milankovitch Cycles is animated here?
eccentricity
obliquity
precession
Which variable of the Milankovitch Cycles is most responsible for the different seasons on Earth?
eccentricity (the shape of Earth's orbit)
obliquity (the tilt of Earth's axis)
precession (the wobble of Earth's axis)
What is the period of Earth's eccentricity?
26,000 years
40,000 years
100,000 years
400,000 years
What is the period of Earth's obliquity?
26,000 years
40,000 years
100,000 years
400,000 years
What is the period of Earth's precession?
26,000 years
40,000 years
100,000 years
400,000 years
A large volcanic eruption that emits high gas/ash into the atmosphere can have what type of effect on the Earth's climate?
It can warm the climate
It can cool the climate
The climate stays the same
The greenhouse effect is caused by…
Too much heat in the atmosphere
Too much sunshine reaching Earth
Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere absorbing radiation from sun and the Earth's surface, and preventing much of it escaping into space
Greenhouse gases preventing the sun's energy from reaching the planet's surface
cold water off the Atlantic coast of South America
warm water in the Pacific off the coast of South America
warm water in the Pacific off the coast of Australia
cold water in the Pacific off the coast of Australia
During a(n) ____ event, trade winds are much stronger than usual.
El Nino
La Nina
Normal
Partly sunny
Both El Nino and La Nina have this in common
Influence birds that migrate over the ocean
Influence rainy / dry weather world wide
The weather at the polar regions
The directions that ships travel in the oceans
During an El Nino, trade winds are typically...
about average
stronger
weaker
The globe on the left shows warmer water in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America. This represents a(n)
El Niño
La Niña
Hurricane
None of the above
The globe on the right shows cooler water in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America. This represents a(n)
El Niño
La Niña
Hurricane
None of the above
A process where gases in Earth’s atmosphere radiate the Sun’s heat back down to Earth’s surface, making the Earth warmer.
Greenhouse Gases
Greenhouse Effect
Global Warming
Climate
Gases in the Earth’s atmosphere that trap heat within it.
Greenhouse Gases
Greenhouse Effect
Global Warming
Climate
Periods of time when the Earth's climate was cooler, and glaciers covered much of the Earth
winter
Arctic Blasts
Ice Ages
cold snaps
The changes to Earth's orbit and Earth's axis tilt are called
Carbon cycles
Milankovitch cycles
Atmospheric cycles
El Nino
How do volcanoes affect Earth's climate?
The lava that is released warms the Earth
Volcanic ash and dust contribute to the greenhouse effect, warming the Earth
Volcanic ash and dust in the atmosphere partially blocks incoming solar radiation, cooling the Earth
Volcanoes grow tall and can absorb more solar radiation, warming the Earth
Carbon Dioxide and other "greenhouse gases"
Did not exist before humans began releasing them
Have no effect on climate
Have the effect of cooling the Earth
Have been in the atmosphere for a long time, helping keep Earth at a temperature suitable for life
What is magma called when it reaches the surface of Earth?
Lava
viscosity
toxic gas
Many earthquakes happen along the borders of...
Countries
Tectonic Plates
Climate Zones
None of the above.
What are the puzzle pieces of the Earth's surface called?
Tectonic plates
Subductions
Earthquakes
Convergents
What are the two most abundant greenhouse gases?
Water Vapor (H2O) and Methane (CH4)
Carbon Dioxide CO2 and Methane (CH4)
Water Vapor (H2O) and Carbon Dioxide CO2
Water Vapor (H2O) and Nitrous oxide (N2O)
What results from livestock and other agricultural practices and by the decay of organic waste in municipal solid waste landfills?
Carbon Dioxide
Methane
Water Vapor
Fluorinated Gases
Nitrous Oxide
warm
cold
unable to breath
Studies indicate that periods of low sunspot activity, like the ____, correspond to unusually cold climate conditions.
Maunder minimum
Maunder ice age
Maunder divide
Maunder Maximum
The cyclic change in solar activity, such as sunspots and solar flares, rising and declining about every 11 years.
Maunder minimum
Solar cycle
Sunspot cycle
Solar maximum
El Nino and La Nina have long term climate effects
True
False
Milankovitch Cycles have long term impacts on Earth's climate
True
False
Have short term effects on the Earth's climate
Precession
Obliquity
Volcanoes
Eccentricity
Volcanoes release what type of harmful gas into the atmosphere?
Sulfur Dioxide
Sulfur Pentoxide
Carbon Sulfide
Methane
What is formed when sulfur dioxide mixes with water during volcanic eruptions?
Saline
Carbonic Acid
Sulfates
Methane
What effect does sulfates have on clouds after a volcanic eruption?
It allows clouds to absorb sunlight
It increases the reflectivity of clouds making the climate cooler
It has no effect on clouds
In is a greenhouse gas that warms the planet
If there was an El Nino weather event this year, what would the weather be like in Ohio?
Warmer and Dryer than usual
Cooler and Dryer than usual
Cooler and Wetter than usual
Warmer and Wetter than usual
If there was an La Nina weather event this year, what would the weather be like in the Georgia?
Warmer than usual
Cooler than usual
About the same
What are the two main components that create the conditions for El Nino and La Nina
Ocean Currents and upwelling
Solar Winds and Ocean Temps
Trade Winds and Ocean temps
Artic Winds and Global temperature
