Climate and Climate Change

What is a 'microclimate'?

• A small, localized area with distinct climate conditions that differ from the surrounding area.

• A large region with uniform climate conditions.

• A type of climate that is only found in urban areas.

• A climate that changes every season.

True or False: The climate of an area is defined as its weather averaged over many years.

• True

• False

• Weather patterns of a single year

• Average temperature of a week

What is an example of a climate zone?

• Tropical rainforest climate

• Desert climate

• Temperate oceanic climate

• Continental climate

What type of climate is characterized by very low precipitation and high evaporation?

• Tropical climate

• Temperate climate

• Desert climate

• Polar climate

Define 'climate'.

• Climate is the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area.

• Climate refers to the daily atmospheric conditions in a specific location.

• Climate is the immediate weather conditions experienced at a given time.

• Climate is the seasonal variation of temperature and precipitation.

How do human activities contribute to climate change?

• By increasing the Earth's albedo through reflective surfaces.

• Through the emission of greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

• By enhancing the natural greenhouse effect with solar panels.

• Through the reduction of biodiversity in ecosystems.

What is global warming?

• Global warming is the gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere.

• Global warming is the decrease in the temperature of the atmosphere.

• Global warming is the increase in rainfall and humidity.

• Global warming is the melting of polar ice caps without temperature change.

What is the greenhouse effect?

• A process that cools the Earth by reflecting sunlight back into space.

• The process by which certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm.

• A phenomenon that occurs only in urban areas due to pollution.

• The method by which plants convert sunlight into energy.

What is the significance of the polar regions in climate change?

• They are the coldest places on Earth and have no impact on climate change.

• They are warming at a faster rate than the global average, affecting global sea levels and weather patterns.

• They are the only regions that experience snowfall year-round.

• They are primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect.

How does latitude affect climate?

• Latitude determines the amount of solar energy received; areas closer to the equator receive more direct sunlight and are generally warmer.

• Latitude has no effect on climate; it is solely determined by altitude.

• Latitude affects climate by influencing wind patterns and ocean currents.

• Latitude only affects climate in polar regions, making them colder.