Exam 13 (Fill in blanks)

As a result of the destruction of stratospheric ozone, scientists believe ________ will be especially vulnerable to increased UV radiation.

Amphibians

The development of a ozone hole over the poles is a result of human activities and begins when molecular ________________ from chlorofluorocarbons is released into the atmosphere and collects polar stratospheric clouds.

Chlorine

The statement " Cool summers, cold winters with lots of snow-about 75 cm of precipitation each year" describes _______________.

Climate

The _____________ is a process by which the atmospheric traps heat that is radiated from Earth's surface.

Greenhouse Effect

Water vapor and carbon dioxide help trap heat in the atmospheric near the surface of Earth, so they are called _______________________.

Greenhouse Gases

Stratospheric ___________ is destroyed by chlorine atoms released from CFCs.

Ozone

Powerful computers are required to perform the calculations for scientists to develop climatic ______________

Patterns

As a result of the destruction of stratospheric ozone, single - celled organisms called ____________, that live near the ocean's surface, can killed by increased UV radiation.

Phytoplankton

Sulfur dioxide in the upper atmospheric can lead to the formation _______ that can reduce the amount sunlight reaching the surface of earth.

Polar Haze Vortex

Strong circulating winds over Antarctica, known as the _____________________, play a role in the formation of the polar stratospheric clouds.

Polar Vortex

Trade winds, westerlies, and polar easterlies are examples of __________winds.

Prevailing

A ____________ is often found on the inland side of a mountain range.

Rain Shadow

Though CFC production has been cut back, the threat to stratospheric ozone continues because CFCs _______________ in the atmosphere for decades.

Remain Persistent

If polar ice masses melt as a result of global warming, seal levels will ___________________

Rise

Large quantities of gaseous sulfur dioxide can reach the upper atmosphere following a ________________.

Volcanic Eruption

The statement " It's hot and sunny today - temperature is 88F and 11am" describes ___________

Weather

Populations of tiny, shrimp-like animals known as _________________________ may be reduced by global warming.

Zooplankton

A continuous record from Mauna Loa, Hawaii reveals that annual average atmospheric CO2 concentrations have ___________________ since 1958.

Increased

An effect of El Nino is ________ in the southern part of the United States.

Increased Rainfall

The _____________________ is an international agreement that seeks to limit CO2 emissions from developed countries.

Kyoto Protocal

The ____________ is an international agreement that limits CFC production.

Montreal Protocol

During a ___________ period, winds push warm water eastward in the Pacific Ocean.

El Nino

One serious consequence of global warming, a ride in sea levels, could result in ____________________ of beaches.

Erosion

A predicted increase in Earth's average temperature caused by human activities and the subsequent release of gases such as carbon dioxide is known as _________.

Global Warming

Damage to _____________ in cells of living organisms is caused by exposure to UV radiation.

DNA