the moving continent Flashcards
1
Q
what are tectonic plates?
A
a piece of Earth’s outer shell (the lithosphere) that moves around the slowly forming underlying rock layer (the asthenosphere)
2
Q
how do moving tectonic plates affect climate?
A
the changing distribution of land and water affects patterns of air and water circulation and the transfer of thermal energy around the world
3
Q
how do volcanic eruptions affect climate?
A
ash and other particles are released into the atmosphere; reflect solar radiation, has cooling effect on global climate
4
Q
how are aerosoles removed from the atmosphere?
A
precipitation and settling
5
Q
how does the formation of mountain chains affect climate?
A
affect global wind and precipitation patterns
