Unit 3 Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
eccentricity
A
how oval a orbit is
2
Q
obliquity
A
the angle of tilt the earth is at; 0 degrees is at the north pole to south pole
3
Q
percession
A
wobble
4
Q
Albedo
A
a fraction of light a surface reflects
5
Q
negative feedback loop
A
dances around the target zone (number)
6
Q
positive feedback loop
A
sees a number as a competition and keeps going up
7
Q
Ocean currents
A
are a constant motion throughout a global system of deep ocean currents; are comparable to ocean conveyer belts.
