Earth Sci Unit 2 Ch. 4-5 Test Review

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What is the difference between climate and weather?

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Weather happens in that moment, climate happens over time.

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How old are fossil fuels?

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Millions of years old.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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Which biome covers most of the land mass near Earth's equator?

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Tropical rainforest.

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Why can ultraviolet rays cause sunburn but visible light does not?

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Ultraviolet rays have higher frequency than visible light rays and thus have more energy.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to a warming effect.

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What is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system?

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The Sun.

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Define fossil fuels.

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

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What is the role of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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It acts as a greenhouse gas, helping to regulate Earth's temperature.

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What is a biome?

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A large ecological area on Earth’s surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.