Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is climate?
change in the atmosphere over a longer period of time
What is latitude?
North and south of the equator
What is weather?
the state of the atmosphere at a very specific time
What degree is the equator?
0
What coordinates are the tropics?
30 N to 30 S
What coordinates are the mid-latitudes?
30-60 in both hemispheres
What coordinates are the northern hemisphere?
between the equator and 60 N
What coordinates are the polar regions?
from 60 to the pole
What are the coordinates of the North Pole?
90 N
What are the coordinates of the South Pole?
90 S
What is longitude?
angle in the east or west direction from the prime meridian
Where is the prime meridian and what are it’s coordinates?
Greenwich, England
0 in longitude
What is an opinion leader?
individuals who lead in influencing opinions
What is a scientific consensus?
opinion of most scientists in a field of study
What is the Summary for Policymakers?
summary of the Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC) reports to aid policymakers
