Climate Systems

Question 1

What is global atmospheric circulation?

Answer 1

Heat being transferred around the earth to create areas of high and low pressure depending on wether the air is rising or sinking

Question 2

What is the cycle of global atmospheric circulation?

Answer 2

Warm air rising to equator to create low pressure, cool air sinks to create high pressure, and a cycle is created

Question 3

Name the 3 circulation cells

Answer 3

Polar, Hadley, Ferrel

Question 4

What are ocean currents?

Answer 4

They transfer heat around the globe by replacing dense, cold water by warm water

Question 5

What are the natural causes of climate change?

Answer 5

Milankovitch Cycle, Asteroid Collisions, Volcanic Eruptions, Ocean Currents, Changes in sun radiation

Question 6

What are the human causes of climate change?

Answer 6

Industry, farming, energy production, transport

Question 7

What is the evidence of climate change?

Answer 7

global temperatures rising, sea levels rising, atmospheric levels rising, melting ice caps, frequent extreme weather