Climate Change

1. all wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation; the specific wavelengths that enable sight
4. a climate with low temperatures throughout the year and very low precipitation
5. barrier that obstructs and confines water and creates a reservo
8. a climate with warm summers, mild winters, and moderate precipitation
9. a gas that absorbs infrared radiation and emits heat
10. prolonged period with lower-than-average precipitation that causes a water shortage
12. the long-term weather conditions of a region
13. the long-term weather conditions of a region
14. a material such as coal, oil, and natural gas that is formed under Earth’s surface from dead plants and animals
15. a scientist who studies the interaction of plants and animals within their environment
18. any material substance which can propogate waves or energy
19. short-term weather phenomenon in which temperatures rise above the normal temperature

2. electrical power produced using falling or flowing water
3. a climate with hot summers, cool winters, and very little precipitation
6. a colorless, odorless gas that is a greenhouse gas; identified by the chemical symbol CH4
7. a wall built along the bank of a river or sea to prevent flooding
11. an area where solid waste is buried underground
16. all of the organisms that make up an ecosystem
17. heat and light energy from the Sun