Climate Change Test Review

Climate Change Test Review

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Science

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are some natural factors that can cause short-term climate fluctuations?

Back

Volcanic eruptions, solar radiation, and El Niño events.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does deforestation affect climate change?

Back

Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide, leading to an increase in greenhouse gases and contributing to climate change.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Describe the Milankovitch cycles and their duration.

Back

Earth’s Orbit around the Sun changes about every 100,000 years, Earth’s Tilt changes about every 41,000 years, and Earth’s axis wobble changes around every 26,000 years.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are short-term climate fluctuations?

Back

Variations in weather patterns over a relatively short period of time.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do volcanic eruptions impact climate change?

Back

Volcanic aerosols are released in the ash following an eruption, reflect solar radiation, causing a decrease in temperatures (cooling Earth), and if a lot of CO2 is released, it can cause global warming.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space, thus warming the planet.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do oceans play in climate regulation?

Back

Oceans absorb carbon dioxide and heat, influencing global climate patterns and weather systems.

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