APES Unit 05 Flashcard 01 Climate and Weather

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What influences climate change?

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All of the choices: greenhouse gases, the composition of the atmosphere, and the reflectivity of surfaces on the Earth.

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Which gas is NOT considered a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen.

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What occurs on the leeward side of a mountain due to the rain shadow effect?

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Less rain.

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What is a major way that energy is redistributed on the planet?

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Ocean currents.

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Which factor is NOT a natural factor affecting Earth's air circulation?

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Human activity.

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Define greenhouse gases.

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect, including carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm.

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Explain the rain shadow effect.

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A phenomenon where one side of a mountain receives more precipitation than the other, leading to dry conditions on the leeward side.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate?

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They help distribute heat around the planet, influencing weather patterns and climate.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The deflection of moving objects, such as air currents, due to Earth's rotation.