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Flocabulary Climate & Climate Change

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1
Where is the temperate zone?
next to the North and South poles
close to the equator
along bodies of water
between the polar and tropical zones
2
How does latitude affect climate?
The closer to the poles, the warmer it gets.
The higher you go up a mountain, the warmer it get.s
The higher you go up a mountain, the colder it gets.
The closer to the equator, the warmer it gets.
3
What is a potential effect of rapid climate change on Earth?
droughts
all of the above
hurricanes
extinction of some species
4
Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane,
are emitted by trees and other plants.
help flowers grow in dry places.
hold heat in the atmosphere.
help water flow from place to place.
5
The climate in landlocked areas is usually more moderate than in coastal areas.
True
False
6
How are polar bears affected by climate change?
Their tropical climates are getting too cold.
Their coats are shedding from strong winds.
The ice caps where they live and hunt are melting.
The water is so cold that all the fish are freezing solid.
7
How does weather differ from climate?
Weather and climate are the exact same thing.
Weather can change, but climate can't.
Weather is daily; climate is the average weather over a long time.
Weather describes precipitation; climate describes temperature.
8
Distance north or south of the equator is measure by...
tropical zones.
latitude.
longitude.
elevation.
9
It's normal for climates to change naturally over time.
True
False
10
Why has Earth’s climate changed so rapidly in recent years?
The Earth is rotating too slowly to cool off effectively.
People are burning too many fossil fuels.
The sun has gotten much hotter.
People are eating too many plants.