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Earth Science, earth-science - Coggle Diagram
Earth Science
Passage 3: Climates Around the World
Dry -> deserts, very little rain
Temperate -> 4 seasons, moderate weather
Tropical -> hot, rainy
Polar -> very cold, icy
Climate is affected by: location, elevation, distance from oceans
Passage 2: Climate Change & Greenhouse Gases
Greenhouse effect = gases trap heat in the asmotphere
Main gases:
-> CO2 (cacbon dioxide)
-> CH4 (methane)
->Water vapor
Climate change = long term global warming
Causes
Human causes:
Deforestation
Cars and transportation
Burning fossil fuels
Natural causes:
Vocalnic eruptions
Ocean currents
Solar activity
Passage 1:Climate vs Weather
Weather
Short term(daily or weekly)->temperature, rain, wind, air pressure
Example: Spearfish, South Dakota: sudden temperature change in 2 minutes
Climate
Long term (30+ years) -> average weather over time
Passage 4: Carbon Dioxide versus Methane: - Which is Worse for the Environment?
CH₄ (methane)
from: cows, landfills, rice farming
stays in air for a shorter time
stronger (traps more heat)
🌍 Which is worse?
Carbon dioxide: more abundant, longer-lasting
--> Both contribute to climate change
Methane: more powerful in short term
-->We must reduce both to protect the environment
- CO2 (cacbon dioxide)
from: cars, factories, cutt
stays in atmosphere for a long time
more common
