Climate Change Exam With Accurate Answers 100% Verified
weather - ANSWER the condition of the atmosphere for a specific place at a specific
place. It describes the current conditions (sunny, windy, humid, cold)
atmosphere - ANSWER the layer of gases that surrounds Earth. It is responsible for
earth's climate
what does the atmosphere cause the change in - ANSWER clouds, the warmth of the air,
moisture, and wind
climate - ANSWER describes patterns of weather conditions within a large region over a
long period of time (decades, centuries, even longer)
factors that influence climate - ANSWER amount of sunlight, mountains/valleys, bodies
of water, atmosphere, and configuration of land masses.
climate change - ANSWER changes in temperature, precipitation, wind and storm
patterns. (increase in world wide temperature)
where does warmth come from? - ANSWER the sun and the atmosphere
Does the earth's distance from the sun vary? - ANSWER yes it does because its orbit
varies from circular to elliptical over a period of thousands of years.
eccentricity - ANSWER is how close an orbit is to a perfect circle
an eccentricity of 0 means that - ANSWER the orbit is a perfectly circular
Earth orbit has an eccentricity of - ANSWER 0.0167 (close to a perfect circle)
, why can seasons be shorter or longer? - ANSWER depending on the shape of its orbit
why are the seasons the same length on earth - ANSWER because the orbit of the earth
is so close to circular. (spring and summer are slightly longer in the northern
hemisphere)
What causes the seasons on Earth? - ANSWER The tilt of the Earth's axis
Why does the northern hemisphere gets more warmer? ANSWER because it gets more
direct solar energy in the summer
Is earth's tilt constant? ANSWER no, the tilts varies from 22.0 to 24.5. This change in tilt
affects the energy arriving at different parts of the earth
Closer to equator means. ANSWER the more days the sun is directly overhead.
Why are polar regions cooler than equatorial regions? - ANSWER The same amount of
light energy emerges from the sun. But that energy is spread over a greater area as we
move away from the Equator.
2 effects of the atmosphere - ANSWER 1. it keeps the earth cooler during the day
2. it keeps the earth warmer at night.
Diurnal and nocturnal the atmosphere becomes: ANSWER Diurnally, the atmosphere
acts like an umbrella in reflected or blocking much of the sun's light. Nocturnally the
atmosphere acts like a blanket, trapping heat close to earth.
Volcanoes and Climate - ANSWER volcanic ash rises high into the atmosphere as it is
hot. It blocks sunlight from reaching the Earth's surface, causing cooling of the region
below. It may also act as a nucleus for cloud formation and increase rainfall.
heat capacity - ANSWER the amount of energy required to heat a material 1C
weather - ANSWER the condition of the atmosphere for a specific place at a specific
place. It describes the current conditions (sunny, windy, humid, cold)
atmosphere - ANSWER the layer of gases that surrounds Earth. It is responsible for
earth's climate
what does the atmosphere cause the change in - ANSWER clouds, the warmth of the air,
moisture, and wind
climate - ANSWER describes patterns of weather conditions within a large region over a
long period of time (decades, centuries, even longer)
factors that influence climate - ANSWER amount of sunlight, mountains/valleys, bodies
of water, atmosphere, and configuration of land masses.
climate change - ANSWER changes in temperature, precipitation, wind and storm
patterns. (increase in world wide temperature)
where does warmth come from? - ANSWER the sun and the atmosphere
Does the earth's distance from the sun vary? - ANSWER yes it does because its orbit
varies from circular to elliptical over a period of thousands of years.
eccentricity - ANSWER is how close an orbit is to a perfect circle
an eccentricity of 0 means that - ANSWER the orbit is a perfectly circular
Earth orbit has an eccentricity of - ANSWER 0.0167 (close to a perfect circle)
, why can seasons be shorter or longer? - ANSWER depending on the shape of its orbit
why are the seasons the same length on earth - ANSWER because the orbit of the earth
is so close to circular. (spring and summer are slightly longer in the northern
hemisphere)
What causes the seasons on Earth? - ANSWER The tilt of the Earth's axis
Why does the northern hemisphere gets more warmer? ANSWER because it gets more
direct solar energy in the summer
Is earth's tilt constant? ANSWER no, the tilts varies from 22.0 to 24.5. This change in tilt
affects the energy arriving at different parts of the earth
Closer to equator means. ANSWER the more days the sun is directly overhead.
Why are polar regions cooler than equatorial regions? - ANSWER The same amount of
light energy emerges from the sun. But that energy is spread over a greater area as we
move away from the Equator.
2 effects of the atmosphere - ANSWER 1. it keeps the earth cooler during the day
2. it keeps the earth warmer at night.
Diurnal and nocturnal the atmosphere becomes: ANSWER Diurnally, the atmosphere
acts like an umbrella in reflected or blocking much of the sun's light. Nocturnally the
atmosphere acts like a blanket, trapping heat close to earth.
Volcanoes and Climate - ANSWER volcanic ash rises high into the atmosphere as it is
hot. It blocks sunlight from reaching the Earth's surface, causing cooling of the region
below. It may also act as a nucleus for cloud formation and increase rainfall.
heat capacity - ANSWER the amount of energy required to heat a material 1C
