Amplify Weather and Climate

What is El Nino to Climatologists?

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• A girl

• Warming of the sea surface temperature in the eastern tropical pacific ocean.

• A change in the average temperature of the whole earth.

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What are some of the effects of El Nino?

• droughts

• crops don't grow

• flooding

• All of the above are effects of El Nino

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Climatologists use the term atmosphere to describe the mixture of gases or air that surrounds a planet.

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Which image correctly shows how the air gets energy?

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• Image 2

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What can be an effect of climate change on weather patterns?

• Decreased variability in weather patterns

• More predictable weather

• Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events

• A permanent shift to colder weather globally

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What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather describes the condition of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while climate describes the average conditions over long periods.

• Climate can change in a few days, but weather cannot.

• Weather involves temperature only, while climate includes precipitation.

• There is no difference; they mean the same thing.

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Which greenhouse gas is primarily responsible for climate change due to its high concentration and long lifespan in the atmosphere?

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

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Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface and is where most weather occurs?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

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Which of the following is a consequence of climate change?

• Decrease in global sea levels

• Increase in global biodiversity

• More frequent and severe weather events

• Stabilization of global temperatures

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What role do oceans play in climate change?

• Oceans store and distribute solar energy, affecting global climate patterns.

• Oceans produce greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.

• Oceans reflect sunlight, significantly cooling the Earth.

• Oceans absorb all excess CO2, preventing climate change.

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