Climate Study Guide

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What are the conditions in the US during an El Nino event?

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Warmer and drier

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How do large bodies of water affect the climate of nearby cities?

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They cause cooler summers and warmer winters.

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What is the effect on ocean temperatures during a La Nina event?

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Oceans get cooler.

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What happens to temperature when the angle of insolation is high?

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Temperature increases.

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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

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Carbon Dioxide.

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What is El Nino?

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A climate pattern characterized by warmer ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.

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What is La Nina?

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A climate pattern characterized by cooler ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.

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Define greenhouse gases.

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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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, warming the planet.

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How does deforestation affect climate?

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It increases carbon dioxide levels, contributing to global warming.