1. Unit 8 Notes: Climate Change
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Unit 8 Notes: Climate Change

2. (1) Climate
Climate: Average, annual conditions of temperature and precipitation in Earth-regions.
Weather = day to day conditions.
Climate is Impacted By:
Earth’s tilt, rotation, orbit
Location of Land and Water masses
Wind and Water Currents
Concentrations of Greenhouse Gases, Organisms, Inorganic Compounds

7. (2) Greenhouse Effect
Greenhouse Effect: The containment of heat on Earth due to shielding gases.
Greenhouse Gases: Gases which absorb heat, subsequently warming earth’s atmosphere.
Carbon Dioxide
Methane
Water Vapor

10. (3) Global Warming
Global Warming: Constant, overall heating of the entire planet. (Not the most accurate term to use.)
Cause:
Human Impact
Dramatic increase in greenhouse gases (produced by humans)

13. (4) Climate Change
Climate Change: A regular, natural change in the earth’s climates due to a variety of factors working together.
Cause:
Any one of the factors which impacts climate
Humans are not helping