Climate Change

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather changes over short periods, while climate changes over longer periods.

• Weather is only about temperature, while climate includes patterns of rainfall.

• Weather is predictable, but climate is not.

• Weather can change in a few hours, while climate changes over centuries.

Why do plants and animals in Yuma, Arizona, have specific adaptations?

• Because of the city's frequent rainfall.

• To protect themselves from predators.

• To make food through photosynthesis.

• Due to the hot and dry climate.

What could happen to a desert ecosystem if it receives less rain over time?

• Animals will start to grow larger.

• More plants will grow due to less flooding.

• The desert will turn into a tropical rainforest.

• Plants and animals may not survive due to lack of water.

What is one cause of global climate change mentioned in the video?

• Decrease in solar radiation.

• Increase in gases like carbon dioxide trapping more heat.

• Decrease in the Earth's temperature.

• More plants absorbing carbon dioxide.

How are scientists trying to address climate change?

• Stopping all industrial activities.

• Increasing the use of fossil fuels.

• Looking for ways to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• By planting more trees in urban areas.