EQ1 Keywords Flashcards
What are the two main types of climate periods related to glaciers?
Glacial and Interglacial
What terms describe periods of colder and warmer climate fluctuations within an ice age?
Stadial and Interstadial
What is the term for a significant period in geological time characterized by distinct climate conditions?
Epoch
Which epoch is known for the current warm period we are in?
Holocene
Which epoch is characterized by repeated glaciations?
Pleistocene
What theory explains the Earth’s climate changes in relation to its orbit and axial tilt?
Milankovitch theory
What are the three components of the Milankovitch theory?
- Eccentricity
- Obliquity
- Precession
What type of feedback amplifies changes in the climate system?
Positive feedback
What type of feedback counteracts changes in the climate system?
Negative feedback
What are the two classifications of glaciers based on constraints?
- Unconstrained glaciers
- Constrained glaciers
What are the two types of glaciers based on temperature?
- Warm-based glaciers
- Cold-based glaciers
What type of glacier has both warm and cold areas?
Polythermal glacier
What geographic factor influences climate and glacier formation related to position on the Earth’s surface?
Latitude
What geographic factor influences climate and glacier formation related to height above sea level?
Altitude
