Climate and Climate Change

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What does the Köppen climate system classify climates based on?

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Average precipitation and temperature values.

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What are the two major factors used to classify climates?

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Precipitation and temperature.

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Where are the sun's rays least direct?

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Near the poles.

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What side of a mountain range is in a rain shadow?

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Leeward side.

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Which zone is known as the tropical zone?

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Zone C.

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What is climate?

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The long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area.

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What is climate change?

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A significant change in global temperatures and weather patterns over time.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, warming the Earth.

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What are the main greenhouse gases?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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What is a rain shadow?

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An area on the leeward side of a mountain that receives very little precipitation.