Climate - is the average conditions and changes (pattern) in the atmosphere over a long span of time in a locality or region.
Weather - is the average conditions and changes (pattern) in the atmosphere over a short span of time in a locality or region
How many years is considered climate?
30
Over the last 100 years, sea level has risen by about how many centimeters?
10-25
What absorbs infrared radiation in the atmosphere?
Greenhouse gases
Albedo - The degree to which a surface reflects light.
Do aerosols increase or decrease albedo?
increase
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - IPCC provides an internationally accepted authority on climate change,producing reports which have the agreement of leading climate scientists and the consensus of participating governments.