section 28.3 and 28.4 Flashcards
1
Q
what is Maritime climate
A
A climate that is strongly affected by an ocean
2
Q
what is continental climate
A
A climate that is not directly affected by an ocean
3
Q
sea breeze
A
wind blows from over the water towards land in the afternoon, when the land is warmer than the water
4
Q
what is global warming
A
an increase in the average temperatures of Earth’s near surface air and ocean
5
Q
El Niño
A
the warming of the pacific ocean off the coast of western south america that occurs every 3 to 10 years
6
Q
La Nina
A
the cooling of the pacific ocean
