Weather and Climate and Human Impact Test Study Guide

Front

What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

Back

Anemometer

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What is the maximum population size an environment can support?

Back

Carrying capacity

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What is the Greenhouse effect?

Back

A natural process that warms the Earth's surface.

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What does a blue 'H' symbol represent in weather?

Back

High pressure

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What does biodiversity refer to?

Back

Variety of life.

Front

What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

Back

Barometer

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What is a hygrometer used for?

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Measuring humidity.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is long-term patterns.

Front

What is the role of carbon dioxide in the greenhouse effect?

Back

It traps heat in the atmosphere.

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What is an example of a human impact on climate?

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Pollution and deforestation.