EES Unit 7 Global Climate Change

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the atmosphere due to increased levels of greenhouse gases, such as CO2, which trap heat from the sun.

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How does the location of a continent affect its climate?

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The location of a continent affects its surface reflectivity, which can influence local and global climate patterns.

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What can ice cores tell us about past climates?

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Ice cores contain ancient materials trapped in air bubbles, which provide information about the composition of the atmosphere in the past.

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What would the troposphere be like without greenhouse gases?

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Without greenhouse gases, the troposphere would be cooler, as these gases help to retain heat in the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What role do oceans play in climate regulation?

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Oceans absorb and store large amounts of heat, influencing weather patterns and climate by distributing heat around the planet.

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What is continental drift?

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Continental drift is the movement of the Earth's continents relative to each other, which can affect global climate over geological time scales.

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How do human activities impact the greenhouse effect?

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Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, increase greenhouse gas concentrations, enhancing the greenhouse effect and contributing to global warming.

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What is the significance of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide is a key greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere, playing a crucial role in regulating Earth's temperature.

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What are some examples of greenhouse gases?

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Common greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and water vapor.

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