APES: Atmosphere & Climate Change
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10th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why do large bodies of water affect climate?
Back
Water heats up and cools more slowly than land.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where are the sun's rays least direct?
Back
near the poles
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Climates are classified according to two major factors.
Back
precipitation and temperature
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What has caused repeating 100,000-year cycles of ice ages in the past? Options: an increase in sun spots, several major volcanic eruptions, changes in Earth's orbit and tilt of its axis, continental drift
Back
changes in Earth's orbit and tilt of its axis
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Over the past 200 years, the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has
Back
increased steadily
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The land on the ______ side of the mountain range is in the rain shadow.
Back
leeward
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Because of its high ________________, Mount Chimborazo has a cool climate all year.
Back
Altitude
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