Weather vs Climate and Climate Change Concerns

Sea ice melting serves as an early signal of rising temperatures' impact on the environment. (correct)

Sea ice leads to a decrease in global temperatures.

Sea ice has no effect on the environment.

Sea ice causes a significant rise in sea level.

Melting sea ice results in more stable sea levels.

Melting sea ice causes sea level to decrease.

Melting sea ice has no impact on sea level rise.

Melting sea ice significantly contributes to a rise in sea level. (correct)

Oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and neon

Water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide (correct)

Helium, krypton, xenon, and radon

Sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and ozone

<p>Cities emit more CO2 due to the concentration of people and activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anomalies show us where things are changing from what is expected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Melting of polar ice caps</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps identify past climate patterns and predict future climate conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers