Climate Flashcards
(20 cards)
Atmosphere
the gases surrounding the Earth
Radiation
energy as electromagnetic waves
Convection Current
a stream of fluid that moves from convection
Greenhouse Effect
trapping the sun’s warmth in Earth’s lower atmosphere
Global Warming
the increase in temperature of the Earth;s atmosphere
Acid Precipitation
toxic rain made by an acidic atmosphere because of pollution
Ozone Layer
a layer of the atmosphere that absorbs most of the ultraviolet radiation from the sun
Climate
the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
Weather
the forecast for a certain area one day
Latitude
the distance North or South from the Equator
Prevailing Winds
wind from a direction that was previously dominant in an area during a particular season
Mountains
the Earth’s crust jutting upward
Ocean Currents
a direction that the ocean moves, sometimes seasonal
Biome
a naturally occurring community of life
Ice Age
a period where the Earth was covered in glaciers
Solar Cycle
a cycle of disturbances in the atmosphere that change the climate in areas
Asteroid Impact
the destruction would disrupt the natural cycle of a biome
Volcanic Eruption
ash and gas could change the temperature and plant life
Glacial Melting
water would rise all over the Earth
Plate Tectonics
it could cause volcanic eruptions and earthquakes
