Climate Change

Why is it commonly believed that carbon dioxide is responsible for global warming?

Carbon dioxide has a longer average lifetime in the atmosphere.

Which statement best describes the greenhouse effect?

It is a process by which greenhouse gases allow the sun's light to penetrate the atmosphere but stop the heat from escaping.

What effects do wind patterns have on climate?

They change the amount of precipitation in an area and affect a region's climate.

Which definition best describes global warming?

a long-term increase in the Earth's average temperature

Which greenhouse gas has an average lifetime in the atmosphere of a few weeks to thousands of years and is the largest contributor to climate change?

carbon dioxide

Which greenhouse gas is produced by commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems?

fluorinated gas

What negative effect occurs when there is a decrease in air quality?

increased illnesses that result in a decrease in population

What major factors play a role in global warming?

natural factors and human activity

What are global wind patterns called?

prevailing winds

What climate conditions occur during La Niña?

stronger prevailing winds and more hurricane activity

What climate condition occurs during El Niño?

warm water moving toward the coast of South America

According to some scientists, which is a cause of global warming?

increase in carbon dioxide

Which is a possible result of rising ocean temperatures caused by global warming?

increase in strength of hurricanes

Which is a possible result of rising ocean temperatures caused by global warming? (2)

increase in strength of hurricanes