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What is the main cause of global warming?
What is the main cause of global warming?
- El Niño phenomenon
- Deforestation
- Ocean water circulation
- Burning of fossil fuels (correct)
What is the primary function of the greenhouse effect?
What is the primary function of the greenhouse effect?
- Trapping heat from the sun's rays (correct)
- Causing El Niño phenomenon
- Creating wind patterns
- Affecting tectonic plate movement
What is the orographic effect?
What is the orographic effect?
- The warming of air on the leeward side of mountains
- The impact of deforestation on climate
- The cooling and rainfall caused by air rising over mountains (correct)
- The movement of warm ocean water eastward
How does human activity contribute to changes in climate?
How does human activity contribute to changes in climate?
What is the role of air circulation and global wind patterns in establishing climate?
What is the role of air circulation and global wind patterns in establishing climate?
What is the primary factor that affects average temperatures in an area?
What is the primary factor that affects average temperatures in an area?
What is the main reason for the cooler climate at the poles compared to the equator?
What is the main reason for the cooler climate at the poles compared to the equator?
How does ocean water contribute to heat distribution on Earth?
How does ocean water contribute to heat distribution on Earth?
What is the main difference between climate and weather?
What is the main difference between climate and weather?
What contributes to the establishment of climate?
What contributes to the establishment of climate?
What can cause climate change?
What can cause climate change?
What is one of the factors that determine climate?
What is one of the factors that determine climate?
Why are the sun's rays much stronger at the equator?
Why are the sun's rays much stronger at the equator?
What happens to warm air at the equator as it enters the atmosphere?
What happens to warm air at the equator as it enters the atmosphere?
How do global wind patterns impact climate?
How do global wind patterns impact climate?
