15 Questions
What is the main cause of global warming?
Burning of fossil fuels
What is the primary function of the greenhouse effect?
Trapping heat from the sun's rays
What is the orographic effect?
The cooling and rainfall caused by air rising over mountains
How does human activity contribute to changes in climate?
Burning of fossil fuels and deforestation
What is the role of air circulation and global wind patterns in establishing climate?
Creating a temperature gradient on Earth
What is the primary factor that affects average temperatures in an area?
Heat distribution
What is the main reason for the cooler climate at the poles compared to the equator?
Less direct radiation from the sun
How does ocean water contribute to heat distribution on Earth?
Absorbing and transporting heat from the equator to the poles
What is the main difference between climate and weather?
Climate is long-term, while weather is short-term and can change frequently
What contributes to the establishment of climate?
About 30 years of weather pattern tracking
What can cause climate change?
Burning of fossil fuels and natural activities like volcanic activity
What is one of the factors that determine climate?
Atmospheric circulation
Why are the sun's rays much stronger at the equator?
The equator receives direct sunlight throughout the year
What happens to warm air at the equator as it enters the atmosphere?
It cools and falls back to Earth near the poles
How do global wind patterns impact climate?
They impact the climate of particular areas around Earth
Test your knowledge of climate with this quiz! Explore the difference between climate and weather, the factors that influence climate, and the impact of climate change.
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