Earth's Climate History

Question 1

Which sources do scientists use to study ancient climates? Check all that apply.Earth’s orbittree ringsvolcanoespollen grainsfossils

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tree rings; pollen grains; fossils

Question 2

✔ warmercooler drier

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✔ warmer

Question 3

Why are pollen grains useful when studying the climate history of a region?

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They provide clues about the types of plants that grew in a region at a particular time.

Question 4

What can you determine about the climate during the 15-year period during which the tree rings grew wider?

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The climate was warmer and wetter.

Question 5

How does volcanic activity affect climate? Gas and ash filter out solar radiation, causing the temperature to . Water vapor and carbon dioxide are released into the atmosphere, causing the climate to get .

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decrease; Selection 1: decrease; Selection 2: warmer

Question 6

If Earth was not tilted on its axis, what changes would you expect to see in the seasons?

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Temperatures in summer and winter would be very similar.

Question 7

How can sunspots affect Earth’s climate?

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An increase in sunspots could cause an increase in Earth’s temperature.

Question 8

Which factors were affected by the breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea? Check all that apply.

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global wind patterns; ocean currents; global climates

Earth's Climate History Answers

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