Quarter 3 Review

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Which of the following best describes weather?

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day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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Which of the following best describes climate?

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long-term conditions (30 or more years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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What drives our climate here on Earth?

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the Sun

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Why is Earth's equator warmer than the poles?

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angle of the sun is more direct

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What do greenhouse gases do?

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warm the planet by trapping heat radiating from the Earth 

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Human activities and burning fossil fuels have released excessive amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.  This has increased Global Warming. THESE ACTIONS HAVE CHANGED THE...

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Climate

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We had a warmer than typical winter last year. This is an example of...

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Weather

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What factor drives all the weather on Earth, including large-scale storms and local weather systems?

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The Sun heats up the air at different rates, and the atmosphere undergoes changes to stabilize.

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Which property of oceans (water) best explains why they have a major effect on climate?

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They hold a large amount of heat energy.

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What is the primary source of energy for weather phenomena?

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solar radiation