How will alternative energy sources affect Earth’s atmosphere?

They will reduce levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

2. What is the relationship between climate & altitude?

An increase in altitude results in a decrease in temperature.

What are the factors that affect precipitation?

prevailing winds and presence of mountain ranges

What is the definition of climate?

long term weather patterns measured over time

What would happen on Earth if there were no greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

The atmosphere would cool and would not support life.

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What happens to Earth’s climate when the temperature is rising?
an increase in sea levels
a decrease in sea levels
a decrease in the amount of flooding in coastal areas
an increase in volcanic activity
2
How will alternative energy sources affect Earth’s atmosphere?
They will reduce the amount of energy we consume.
They will increase the use of fossil fuels for economic reasons.
They will reduce levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
They will increase the levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
3
The 3 Temperature Zones in the world are
prevailing winds, mountain ranges, and seasonal winds
polar easterlies, prevailing westerlies, and trade winds
altitude, distance from large bodies of water, and ocean currents
tropical, temperate, and polar
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2. What is the relationship between climate & altitude?
A high altitude results in hotter temperatures
An increase in altitude results in higher levels of precipitation.
An increase in altitude results in an increase in wind speed.
An increase in altitude results in a decrease in temperature.
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The main difference between climate and weather is that climate occurs over a
year or many years
day or as much as a week
month
exactly one day
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What are the factors that affect precipitation?
altitude and earthquakes
prevailing winds and presence of mountain ranges
Latitude and altitude
volcanic eruptions and earthquakes
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What are some solutions to dealing with climate change?
Alternative Energy
Filtering carbon dioxide directly & storing it underground
Using Energy-Efficient Technologies to reduce emissions
all of these
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What is the definition of climate?
long term weather patterns measured over time
short term weather patterns over a day or week
the gradual increase of temperature over time
an unforeseen chain of events caused by a disturbance in Earth's system
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What would happen on Earth if there were no greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
The atmosphere would warm and then get really hot.
The atmosphere would warm and would not support life.
The atmosphere would remain the same.
The atmosphere would cool and would not support life.

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