Earth Sci Unit 2 Ch. 4-5 Test Review

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What is the term for removing carbon from the atmosphere?

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Carbon negative

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What type of map connects points of equal temperature?

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Isotherm map

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What does a high albedo indicate about a surface?

Back

It reflects a large amount of sunlight.

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What is the primary difference between climate and weather?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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How are fossil fuels formed?

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Fossil fuels are formed from dead plants and animals that were buried under heat and pressure over millions of years.

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What is the significance of carbon in climate change?

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Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.

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Define albedo in the context of Earth's surface.

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Albedo is the measure of how much sunlight is reflected by a surface.

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What role do polar ice caps play in Earth's climate system?

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They help regulate temperature by reflecting sunlight and maintaining cooler global temperatures.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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What are the main components of the climate system?

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The main components include the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.