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1
What is the condition of the atmosphere at certain time and place called?
climate
latitude
weather
rain shadow
2
Which one below is
not
a clean energy technology?
Green vehicles
Biomass energy
Fossil Fuel energy
Wind energy
3
Which one of the following is
not
a sign of climate change?
more precipitation in some places
more drought and wildfires
rising sea level
weaker storms
4
An example of a greenhouse gas is________________.
Carbon Dioxide
Helium
Oxygen
Nitrogen
5
What can you do to save energy and fight climate change?
Use more energy
Use less energy
6
Which climates are near the ocean with steady temperatures and mild winters?
maritime polar
hurricanes
marine climates
continental climates
7
What are weather conditions in a place over a long period called?
climate
rain shadow
weather
latitude
8
What is a climate of a smaller area within a subclimate called?
megaclimate
microclimate
miniclimate
9
_____________ help rid the air of carbon dioxide.
plants & trees
people and animals
mountains
oceans
10
Does the gulf stream bring warm or cold water?
warm
cold
11
Which two factors do meterorologists focus on when classifying climates?
cloud cover and precipitation
cloud cover and temperature
precipitation and temperature
wind speed and temperature
12
What is the major way climates are classified?
climate categories
climate zones
climate masses
weather zones
13
What is the main reason why the Earth's climate is changing?
Greenhouse gases are causing global warming
people are throwing trash in the ocean
14
How many climate zones are represented in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska?
5
8
6
7
15
Which factor affects climate?
rain shadow
season
climate
latitude
