Lesson 1 - Core! A Journey Through

Question 1

What year was the temperature highest

Answer 1

2009

Question 2

What year was the temperature the lowest

Answer 2

1870

Question 3

Is the level of dust increasing or decreasing

Answer 3

Decreasing

Question 4

What is the average global temperatures

Answer 4

14.7 degrees Celsius

Question 5

What can you tell from sunspots

Answer 5

The amount of energy released from the sun

Question 6

What affect does volcanic eruptions have on the temperature

Answer 6

Emissions block out the sunlight lowering the temperature

Question 7

What can affect how much sunlight the earth receives

Answer 7

The shape of the orbit ( circular or oval orbit )

Question 8

How does ice keep the planet warm

Answer 8

The ice reflects the heat which keeps the planet cool

Question 9

How does a meteorite block the sun

Answer 9

The impact throws up a cloud of ash and dust, this blocks the sun

Question 10

How long does it take for the earths orbit to go from circular to oval and back to circular again

Answer 10

100,000

Question 11

What are orbit changes called

Answer 11

Milankovitch cycles