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The weather is a common conversation for many people each day. The weather can Specialty + Small Jobs
change day-to-day or even from hour-to-hour. On the other hand, the climate in an area
usually takes a long time to change. It is the average temperature and conditions in a TreHus Architects Open
specific place over a long period of time, in years. Climate does not change day-to-day or
even month-to-month, but usually takes hundreds, thousands, or millions of years to
change.
The climate in one place on Earth is different than another place. For example, the
climate in a desert may be hot and dry, but in a rainforest, it is usually warm and humid,
and in some mountain areas and other places it will be cold all year long. In the world
today, the words climate change is often heard, and it usually refers to the process of the
Earth heating up, which is often called global warming
warming. Most people can agree on the
weather, but sometimes climate change or global warming leads to disagreement.
The Earth is about 4.5 billion years old, and during its life, the climate has changed
quite often and has experienced an Ice Age, warming, and everything in between. All
scientists agree that the climate changed often during the first 4.5 billion years. However,
it is also a proven fact that the Earth's average temperature has increased about 1.33°F
over the past 100 years between the 1900s and 2000s. Reviewing the past 200 years it has
increased about 1.8°F. It may not sound like a big change, but it will influence the Earth.
The Earth is covered like a greenhouse
greenhouse, which is used by some farmers, florists, and
others to grow plants, it is a 'glass-covered' building that absorbs the heat from the Sun.
Greenhouses are very hot. Of course, the Earth is not covered with glass, but the
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greenhouse effect refers to the retention of the Sun's warmth in the Earth's lower
atmosphere by greenhouse gases. TreHus Architects Open
The greenhouse gases include mostly carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
These gases (instead of glass) act as a blanket for the Earth, helping to keep the Earth More Topics
warm enough to support life, an average of about 59°F. An increase in the greenhouse Handwriting
gases causes the Earth to become warmer. Think of it as a heavier blanket. Spanish
There may be some causes of climate change that cannot be prevented and have very Facts
little to do with people, but there are things related to climate change, which are most Examples
likely caused by human behaviors. Fossil fuels are natural fuels found in and on the
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Earth, such as oil, coal, and natural gas. When they are burned, the gases released into
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the atmosphere are added to the 'blanket' that is covering the Earth.
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Farming also contributes to the greenhouse effect. Methane gas is released into the
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atmosphere when a cow releases its gas - or farts. There are over 1.5 billion cows in the
world releasing methane gas daily, further adding to the 'blanket' covering the Earth. Flashcards
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One of the greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide
dioxide, is absorbed by the trees and forests
throughout the world, and then released as oxygen. Unfortunately, deforestation
deforestation, the Online Calculators
cutting down of trees and forests to make way for farms, roads, oil mines, and dams Multiplication
further leads to the greenhouse effect and a thicker 'blanket'.
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A warmer climate can affect the planet negatively. It could lead to heavier
precipitation, unusual season changes, heat waves, etc. Polar animals' natural habitats
are melting because of warmer temperatures, affecting polar bears, and seals.
Orangutans in the rainforests are losing their homes, and sea turtles are losing nesting
beaches because of rising sea levels. Farming in developing countries face increased rain,
floods, and droughts; plus, certain kinds of food items may become scarce, unavailable,
or more expensive for people to purchase.
In summary, there has been climate change before humans began living on Earth, but
the average temperature has increased over the past 200 years. Many scientists believe it
is a result of human behavior, and changing some of those behaviors will have a positive
effect on climate change and global warming.
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1) Which of the following best explains the difference between climate and weather
as it relates to the temperature, precipitation, etc. in an area of the world?
Climate is daily change and weather is change over a long-time period
Climate and weather is basically the same
Climate cannot be measured daily but weather can
Climate does not change day-to-day, weather can change day-to-day
Correct Answer: D
2) Which of the following does climate change usually refer to?
The process of the Earth getting colder
The process of the Earth getting warmer
The process of the changing climate of the Earth, whether cooler or warmer
None of the above
Correct Answer: B
3) Approximately, how much warmer has the Earth become over the past 200 years?
Plus 1.8°F
Plus 1.3°F
Plus 4.5°F
Plus 1.5°F
Correct Answer: A
4) Which of the following refers to the retention of the Sun's warmth in the Earth's
lower atmosphere by greenhouse gases?
Deforestation
Global warming
Greenhouse effect
Methane release
Correct Answer: C
5) Which of the following is released into the air when a cow farts?
Oxygen
Carbon
Methane gas
Nitrogen
Correct Answer: C
6) Which of the following may be an effect of global warming and climate change?
Heavier precipitation
Unusual seasonal changes
Heat waves
All the above
Correct Answer: D
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