climate exam part 5 Flashcards

(4 cards)

1
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conduction

A

direct transfer of heat through contact between materials

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2
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convection

A

transfer of heat through movement of fluids

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3
Q

radiation

A

transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves without any contact

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4
Q

what evidence is there of human activities causing climate change?

A

-rising greenhouse gases from fossil fuels
-global temp rise from industrial revolution
-acid in ocean
-sea level rise from melting ice blocks
-extreme weather events

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