Which factor should be included in a model of energy flow into the atmosphere?
variations in local temperatures
places experiencing drought
concentrations of greenhouse gases
number of flood days per year
How does climate change affect energy in the atmosphere?
Increased ice causes less energy to be reflected
Decreased ice causes less energy to be reflected.
Increased ice causes more energy to be reflected.
Decreased ice causes more energy to be reflected.
What does a model of the rock cycle show?
The amount of Earth’s carbon increases.
The amount of Earth’s carbon decreases.
The amount of Earth’s carbon is constant.
The amount of Earth’s carbon cannot be determined.
Scientists believe that the (Milankovitch cycles, tilt of the earths axis, sea levels, low temperature) explain why Earth’s (climate has, tilt of earths axis has, low temperatures have, sea levels have) fluctuated between glacial periods and interglacial periods.
i think 1 is c, 2 is c. and 3 is Milankovitch cycles and temperatures.
1. What does a model of the carbon cycle show?
2. Scientists believe that the ____ explain why Earth's ___ fluctuated between glacial period and interglacial periods.
3. Which factor should be included in a model of energy flow into the atmosphere?
4. Ocean Acidification Evidence vs Ocean Warming Evidence
5. How does global warming affect solar energy in the atmosphere?
6. Event that occurred billions or millions of years ago vs Event that occurred thousands of years ago vs Event that occurred decades ago
7. What does a wider tree ring indicate, as opposed to a thinner tree ring?
8. Which effect of temperature rise causes a feedback resulting in a rise in global temperatures?
Answers
1. constant
2. Milankovitch cycles; climate
3. concentration of greenhouse gases
4. difficult, larger, organisms; melting, expansion, growing
5. decreased ice causes less energy
6. oxygen; last ice age; carbon dioxide
7. warm and wet
8. more water vapor in the atmosphere
To include the relevant factors in a model of energy flow into the atmosphere, the following should be considered:
1. Variations in local temperatures: Temperature variations affect the distribution of energy in the atmosphere. Warmer temperatures result in more energy being absorbed, while cooler temperatures result in less energy absorption.
2. Places experiencing drought: Drought conditions can impact energy flow into the atmosphere by altering the moisture content of the soil and vegetation. Less moisture leads to less evaporation and decreased energy transfer through processes like evapotranspiration.
3. Concentrations of greenhouse gases: Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat in the atmosphere. Increasing concentrations of these gases can contribute to an enhanced greenhouse effect and altered energy flow patterns.
4. Number of flood days per year: Frequent flooding can affect energy flow into the atmosphere as it can disrupt the balance of energy due to changes in land surface conditions, including altered albedo and evaporation rates.
Regarding the impact of climate change on energy in the atmosphere:
Increased ice causes more energy to be reflected: As ice cover increases due to colder temperatures or increased snowfall, it raises the Earth's albedo, reflecting more solar energy back into space and reducing energy absorption in the atmosphere.
Decreased ice causes less energy to be reflected: Conversely, when ice cover decreases due to warmer temperatures or melting, there is less reflective surface, resulting in more energy being absorbed by the Earth system.
Hence, the correct answer is: Decreased ice causes less energy to be reflected.
Regarding a model of the rock cycle:
A model of the rock cycle demonstrates the continuous transformation and recycling of Earth's rocks. It does not explicitly show the amount of carbon in the Earth. Therefore, none of the provided options accurately describe the information represented in a model of the rock cycle.
Lastly, concerning the fluctuation of Earth's climate between glacial and interglacial periods:
Scientists believe that the Milankovitch cycles and the tilt of the Earth's axis explain why Earth's climate has fluctuated. Sea levels and low temperatures do not directly explain the variations between glacial and interglacial periods. Thus, the correct answer is: Milankovitch cycles and the tilt of the Earth's axis.