Climate Change

Question 1

What effects do wind patterns have on climate?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They change the amount of precipitation in a region.

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

increase in strength of hurricanes

Question 3

Which is a possible result of higher air temperatures caused by climate change?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

rapid evaporation of water in the soil

Question 4

Which definition best describes global warming?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What climate conditions occur during La Niña?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

stronger prevailing winds and more hurricane activity

Question 6

What climate condition occurs during El Niño?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

warm water moving toward the coast of South America

Question 7

What moves toward the east during El Niño?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

warm water

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide has a longer average lifetime in the atmosphere.

Question 9

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

increase in carbon dioxide

Question 10

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

increased illnesses that result in a decrease in population

Climate Change Answers