Chapter 21-Deserts & Wind Flashcards

1
Q

Volcanic eruptions cause _____-______ __________.

A

Short-term cooling

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Which is not one of the greenhouse gases

A

-Sulfur dioxide

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

The combustion of _______ _______ has added a great quantity of CO2 to the atmosphere.

A

-Fossil fuel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

The real cause of global warming

A

An increase in human population

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Changes in polar regions (from global climate)
These will do bad under these changes: (3)

This will do well under these changes:

A
  • Sea ice
  • Permafrost
  • Animal species

-Vegetation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Composition of the atmosphere (4)

A
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen
  • Argon
  • Carbon dioxide
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly