What powers Earth's Climate system?
Sun
What are the 2 main factors determine climate zones
temperature and precipitation
Climate is what you _______, and weather is what you ________
expect, get
What would happen if a planet had no atmosphere?
Extreme hot days/cold nights
What are the components of Earth's climate system?
atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, living things
What is the definition of weather?
atmospheric conditions in a particular location over a short period of time
list 3 factors that are used to describe weather
temp. wind, precipitation, humidity, atm pressure, fog/mist, clouds
What happens to the light energy when it is absorbed by Earth's surface?
converted to thermal energy
Climate is warmer at ______ latitudes and colder at _______ latitudes
lower, higher
In December, the average precipitation in Toronto is 80 mm is an example of describing ________
climate
What would happen if a planet had an atmosphere that is less dense than Earth's?
colder, doesn't maintain heat
Where is ozone protective and why?
stratosphere - blocks harmful UV
True or false: Distance from the equator and altitude are the only factors that affects climate
false
___________ is the average of the weather in a region over a long period of time
climate
What can happen when radiation contacts a particle of matter?
reflects, absorbs, transmitted through
Explain how latitude affects climate at the poles
radiation passes through more atmospher and is spread over large area, making it cooler
True or False: Most light energy that reaches earth is reflected to space
False
After light hits the surface, what type of radiation is emitted back out
low energy infrared
What is a climate zone?
a geographical region with particular climate patterns
Scientists who study weather are known as ________
Meteorologists
What are the three things that drive weather conditons?
sunlight, ocean and wind currents
The 7 day forecast describes the
weather
True or False: Regions in different parts of Earth can be in the same climate zone.
true
Ontario has warm, humid summers is an example of describing _________
climate
How do living things impact the atmosphere?
Some produce GHG, plants remove CO2