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Unit 3 Cycles and Patterns of Earth and the Moon Flashcards

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1
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The long-term average weather conditions that occur in a particular region.

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climate

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The removal of large areas of forests for human purposes.

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Deforestation

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A period of below-average precipitation.

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Drought

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The combined ocean and atmospheric cycle that results in weakened trade winds across the Pacific Ocean.

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El Nino/Southern Oscillation

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A set of complex equations used to predict future climates.

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Global climate model

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An increase in the average temperature of Earth’s surface.

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Global warming

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A gas in the atmosphere that absorbs Earth’s outgoing infrared radiation.

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Greenhouse gas

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A period of time when a large portion of Earth’s surface is covered by glaciers.

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Ice Age

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A warm period that occurs during an ice age.

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Interglacial

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A narrow band of high winds located near the top of the troposphere.

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Jet stream

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A localized climate that is different from the climate of the larger area surrounding it.

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Microclimate

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A wind circulation pattern that changes direction with the seasons.

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Monsoon

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An area of low rainfall on the downwind slope of a mountain.

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Rain shadow

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A measure of the mass of dissolved salts in a mass of water.

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Salinity

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The amount of thermal energy (joules) needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of material 1º C.

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Specific heat

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The detailed mapping or charting of the features of a relatively small area, district, or locality.

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Topography

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The state or quality of being dense; compactness; closely set or crowded condition.

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Density

18
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A _____ is an area of low rainfall on the downwind slope of a mountain.

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Rain shadow

19
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Forests often have their own _____, with cooler temperatures than the surrounding countryside.

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Microclimate

20
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The lower _____ of land causes it to warm up faster than water.

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Specific Heat

21
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A wind circulation pattern that changes direction with the seasons is a

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Coriolis Effect

22
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A ____ such as carbon dioxide absorbs Earth’s infrared radiations and warms the atmosphere.

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Greenhouse Gas

23
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The specific heat of water is \_\_\_\_\_ than the specific heat of land.
higher 
lower
less efficient
more efficient
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XXXX

24
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Which are warm periods during or between ice ages?
ENSO
interglacials
monsoons
pacific oscillations
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XXXX

25
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A rain shadow is created by which factor that affects climate?
a large body of water
buildings and concrete
latitude
mountains
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XXXX

26
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During which even do trade winds weaken and the usual pattern of pressure across the Pacific Ocean reverses?
Drought
El Nino/Southern Oscillation event
North Atlantic Oscillation event
Volcanic eruption
A

XXXX

27
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Which is not a greenhouse gas?
carbon dioxide
methane
oxygen
water vapor
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XXXX

28
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Which cools the climate by preventing sunlight from reaching Earth's surface?
aerosols
greenhouse gases
lakes
water vapor molecules
A

XXXX

29
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Which action can reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
building houses on permafrost
burning fossil fuels
cutting down forests
driving a hybrid vehicle
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XXXX

30
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Which is a drawback of a global climate model?
Its accuracy is nearly impossible to evaluate.
Its calculations are limited to specific regions.
Its predictions are short-term only.
Its results are difficult to interpret.

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XXXX

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The difference in air temperature between a city and the surrounding rural area is an example of a(n)
inversion
microclimate
seasonal variation
weather system
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XXXX

32
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Which does NOT help explain climate differences?
altitude
latitude
oceans
organisms
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XXXX

33
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What is the primary cause of seasonal changes on Earth?
Earth's distance from the Sun
Earth's ocean currents
Earth's prevailing winds
Earth's tilt on its axis
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XXXX

34
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Climate is the \_\_\_\_\_average weather conditions that occur in a particular region. Which complete the definition of climate?
global
long-term
mid-latitude
seasonal
A

XXXX

35
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Which climate typically has warm summers, cold winters, and moderate precipitation?
continental
dry
polar
tropical
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XXXX

36
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Which characterizes interglacials?
earthquakes
monsoons
precipitation
warmth
A

XXXX

37
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A geographic area on Earth that contains ecosystems with similar biotic and abiotic features.

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Biome

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