28.4 Flashcards
what are the to types of climate changes
seasonal long-term
how so seasonal changes occur
earth revolves around the sun
which hemisphere experiences summer
the hemisphere that is tilted towards the sun
what was the period called when earth’s surface was covered in sheets of ice
ice age
how long age did earth’s climate reach its current pattern
3000 years ago
what are the changes related to earth’s orbit
tilt of axis shape of orbit time of seasons
how do humans impact the climate
energy consumption deforestation industrial and agricultural practice
what is deforestation
the clearing of large areas of forest land
how does deforestation affect climate change
more co2 in air
what are two ways the carbon cycle is effected
global warming
an increase in the average temperature of earth near surface air
el nino
warming of Pacific ocean off coast of south america
la nina
tradewinds in the pacific