Earth Science Chapter 21 Review

Who developed a system that divided earth's surface into climate zones?

T or F: Latitudes between the tropics and polar zones lie within the temperate zones

T or F: The seasonal tilt of the earth controls the length of day

What is the southern parallel called?

What are the viewpoints on climate change?

The northern parallel is called what?

What is climatology?

Which one does NOT cause climate change?

What is conservation?

T or F: There are no changes in earth's tilt and shape of its orbit

T or F: The parallel that is 23.5 degrees from the pole is called the Arctic Circle

How can we better understand Earth's climate?

T or F: ENSO is a shift in winds and currents of the northern Pacific ocean.

T or F: Surface air temperature depends on the amount of humidity in the air.

T or F: Climate is the average weather for an area over a much longer period of time.

The earth's surface and atmosphere between parallels and their poles lie between what?

Repeated, natural changes in temperature, precipitation, and the amount of daylight are called ___________.

T of F: Marine air masses are driven by prevailing winds over land where precipitation occurs.