Climate Change Flashcard

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What is climate in a region?

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The long-term behavior of the atmosphere.

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What is the Milankovitch cycle that affects the wobbling of Earth’s axis of rotation called?

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Precession.

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What is the Milankovitch cycle that affects the shape of Earth’s orbit called?

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Eccentricity.

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How does deforestation affect carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere?

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Trees are cut down and can no longer remove CO2 from the atmosphere.

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What happens to global temperatures when there is a decrease in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

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Global temperatures decrease.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.

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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.

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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 refers to long-term patterns.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing or thinning of forests by humans, often resulting in loss of biodiversity and increased CO2 levels.

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