Earth's Climate History

Question 1

Mt. Pinatubo, a volcano in the Philippines, erupted in 1991. The eruption resulted in the cooling of Earth’s surface for two years.What can you deduce from the information given?

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The volcano released a lot of sulfur dioxide and ash.

Question 2

What is a fossil?

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the remains of an animal or plant preserved within a layer of rock

Question 3

What most likely caused the ice ages?

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the tilt of the Earth’s axis and the shape of its orbit

Question 4

What do glaciers deposit that helps scientists study ancient climates?

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sediment that contains fossils

Question 5

What do scientists study to reconstruct past climate conditions?

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pollen grains, tree rings, and fossils

Question 6

Which statement best explains how tectonic activity affects long-term climate change?

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The movement of continents changes wind patterns and ocean currents.

Question 7

What are sunspots?

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storms on the Sun’s surface

Question 8

In what type of climate do trees produce wider rings?

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warm and wet

Question 9

Pollen grains help scientists

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identify plants and make assumptions on past climate conditions.

Question 10

In what type of climate do trees produce narrower rings?

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cool and dry

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