28.4 Flashcards

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1
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what are the to types of climate changes

A

seasonal long-term

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2
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how so seasonal changes occur

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earth revolves around the sun

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3
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which hemisphere experiences summer

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the hemisphere that is tilted towards the sun

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what was the period called when earth’s surface was covered in sheets of ice

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ice age

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5
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how long age did earth’s climate reach its current pattern

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3000 years ago

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what are the changes related to earth’s orbit

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tilt of axis shape of orbit time of seasons

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7
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how do humans impact the climate

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energy consumption deforestation industrial and agricultural practice

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what is deforestation

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the clearing of large areas of forest land

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9
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how does deforestation affect climate change

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more co2 in air

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10
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what are two ways the carbon cycle is effected

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11
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global warming

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an increase in the average temperature of earth near surface air

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el nino

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warming of Pacific ocean off coast of south america

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13
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la nina

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tradewinds in the pacific

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