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Which of the following best describes the concept of climate?
Which of the following best describes the concept of climate?
- The daily temperature and precipitation in a specific location.
- The atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place.
- A short-term change in weather patterns.
- The average weather conditions of a region over a long period. (correct)
Albedo is a measure of which of the following?
Albedo is a measure of which of the following?
- The amount of heat radiated from the Earth's surface.
- The angle of the sun's rays hitting the Earth.
- The amount of solar radiation absorbed by a surface.
- The reflectivity of a surface. (correct)
How does a higher albedo affect the climate system?
How does a higher albedo affect the climate system?
- It causes the Earth to absorb more solar radiation, leading to warming.
- It has no significant impact on the Earth's temperature.
- It causes the Earth to reflect more solar radiation, leading to cooling. (correct)
- It primarily affects wind patterns but not temperature.
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which ocean currents distribute energy around the globe?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which ocean currents distribute energy around the globe?
Based on general observations, what is the most likely effect of increased volcanic ash in the atmosphere on Earth's albedo and global temperatures?
Based on general observations, what is the most likely effect of increased volcanic ash in the atmosphere on Earth's albedo and global temperatures?
If a large area of forest is converted into a desert, what would be the most likely impact on the local climate?
If a large area of forest is converted into a desert, what would be the most likely impact on the local climate?
Which of the following scenarios would most likely result in a decrease in the strength of the ocean's thermohaline circulation?
Which of the following scenarios would most likely result in a decrease in the strength of the ocean's thermohaline circulation?
How do clouds affect Earth's energy balance?
How do clouds affect Earth's energy balance?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between urbanization and the local climate?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between urbanization and the local climate?
Which of the following processes is the best example of a positive feedback loop in the climate system?
Which of the following processes is the best example of a positive feedback loop in the climate system?
Flashcards
What is Climate?
What is Climate?
The average weather conditions in a specific location over a long period, including temperature, precipitation, and wind.
What is Albedo?
What is Albedo?
The measure of how much light that hits a surface is reflected without being absorbed.
How Albedo Affects Climate
How Albedo Affects Climate
Albedo affects climate by influencing how much solar radiation is absorbed by the Earth. High albedo surfaces reflect more energy, leading to cooling. Low albedo surfaces absorb more energy, leading to warming.
Ocean Currents and Energy Distribution
Ocean Currents and Energy Distribution
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Study Notes
- Climate is defined in the questions
- Albedo is defined in the questions
- How Albedo affects climate is defined in the questions
- How ocean currents distribute energy is defined in the questions
- The fifth question refers to a video that is not available, so cannot be answered
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