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bbms heinz climate change

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what is a greenhouse gas? a gas in the atmosphere that traps heat and warms atmosphere
give an example greenhouse gases. carbon dioxide
what two factors determine climate? temperature and precipitation
what factors can affect temperature? latitude, altitude, closeness to ocean
what factors can affect precipitation? mountains and wind
define climate. the average temperature and precipitation over many years
what is el nino? a warming of the pacific ocean from weak winds that changes the climate on a short term basis
what is la nina water temperature change of the pacific ocean due to very strong winds that changes the climate on a short term basis.
which greenhouse gas is the most abundant? carbon dioxide
how do mountains affect the climate of an area? block clouds and precipitation
list 3 natural events that could cause climate change for the long term. sun spots, plate tectonics, orbital changes, change is earth's tilt
what is deforestation? the removal of trees and other vegetation
how do volcanoes change the climate? put ash and sulfur into the atmosphere
how could burning fossil fuel change the climate? add carbon dioxide to atmosphere that could increase the heat trap by the green house effect
what is global warming a natural process that warms the earth and could lead to climate change.
what is the green house effect? a natural process that keeps planet earth warm enough to support life.
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