CLIMATE- lesson 1 Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
weather
A
short term temperature and precipitation for a place at a certin time
2
Q
climate
A
long term average temperatures and precipitation
3
Q
what are the minimum amount of time that is required to be considered climate
A
30 years MINIMUM
4
Q
3 of the many ways climate impacts our lives
A
- shelters are meant to suit the climate
- determines the food available
- economic opportunities
5
Q
climate affects
A
ORAGANISMS OR ALL KIND
6
Q
how do plants and animals get by climate?
A
adaptations
7
Q
scientific evidence
A
evidence measured using scientific methods
8
Q
anecdotal evidence
A
evidence gathered based on people’s observations
9
Q
climate change
A
period of 50 years or more where earths average temperature is changing
10
Q
the flowers are blooming earlier this year: anecdotal or scientific?
A
anecdotal
11
Q
snow has increased by 5% over the last 10 years: anecdotal or scientific?
A
scientific
