
Climate QUiz Review
Quiz by Kaitlyn Ostrov
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average state of weather over the longer term - decades to centuries is known as ______.
A naturally occurring process that traps heat in Earth’s atmosphere to keep it warm and habitable is known as __________.
The destruction of the ozone layer caused by pollutants like CFC’s is known as ______.
The incoming solar radiation that Earth receives from the sun is called _______.
An object’s level of reflection is known as ____.
The increase in Earth’s average temperature caused by higher concentrations of greenhouse gasses such as CO2 due to human activity is known as ______.
state of the atmosphere that lasts days to weeks is known as _______.
Naturally occurring cycles that change Earth’s climate over large spans of time - axial tilt, procession & eccentricity of orbit are known as _____.
The two factors that determine climate are ______________ and _____________.
The two major factors that impact climate are _______________ and ________________.
Which of the following objects will have the highest albedo?
What are the 3 types of electromagnetic radiation from the sun that reach Earth’s surface?
Low, thick clouds have ________ reflection and will contribute to the _________ of Earth’s surface.
Ozone depletion is caused by:
ome effects of ozone layer depletion include:
The natural process that keeps Earth warm enough for life is known as:
What is responsible for causing glaciers to melt and sea levels to rise?
Too much of the greenhouse effect caused by increased methane levels and burning of fossil fuels is known as:
How would more clouds impact Earth’s energy budget?

How would less polar ice impact Earth’s energy budget?

How would less polar ice impact Earth’s climate?
