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Match the following climate types with their characteristics:
Match the following climate types with their characteristics:
Tropical = High temperatures and heavy rainfall Polar = Extremely cold temperatures and little precipitation Temperate = Moderate temperatures and distinct seasons Desert = Low precipitation and high temperature variation
Match the following climate phenomena with their descriptions:
Match the following climate phenomena with their descriptions:
El Niño = Warmer ocean temperatures in the Pacific leading to weather disturbances La Niña = Cooler ocean temperatures in the Pacific leading to weather disturbances Monsoon = Seasonal wind patterns causing heavy rainfall in certain regions Greenhouse Effect = Trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere due to increased levels of greenhouse gases
Match the following climate change effects with their impacts:
Match the following climate change effects with their impacts:
Sea level rise = Threat to coastal communities and ecosystems Extreme weather events = Increased frequency and intensity of storms, heatwaves, and droughts Glacial retreat = Loss of freshwater resources and habitat for wildlife Ocean acidification = Negative impact on marine organisms and ecosystems
