Across
- 5. A cold, treeless biome found in the Arctic or at high mountain elevations, with permafrost which is melting
- 6. The Earth's atmospheric layer where most weather occurs.
- 8. The tiny, dark areas on the sun that can influence solar radiation and Earth’s climate.
- 9. The process by which plants and animals move from one area to another due to environmental changes or seasonal patterns
- 11. A term for the forced movement of people due to climate-related disasters.
- 12. This type of radiation is emitted by the Earth after absorbing solar energy.
- 13. These ecosystems are characterized by specific climate conditions and vegetation, such as deserts, forests, and grasslands
- 14. The ability of a system to cope with, adapt to, and recover from the effects of climate change.
- 15. Explosive geological events that inject sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere, causing cooling
- 16. The theory explaining changes in Earth's orbit that affect insolation over thousands of years
- 18. The gradual increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities.
- 19. The mixture of gases surrounding Earth, crucial for sustaining life and regulating energy balance.
Down
- 1. Name of the phenomenon where land sinks under the weight of ice
- 2. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages and crop failure
- 3. The term for reduced solar radiation reaching Earth's surface, often caused by volcanic eruptions or pollution.
- 4. The process by which gases like carbon dioxide trap heat in the atmosphere.
- 7. Increases the effect of the change and produces instability
- 8. erosion The gradual destruction or deterioration of soil due to factors like wind, water, and human activities.
- 10. The frozen layer of soil that, when thawed, can release greenhouse gases such as methane
- 17. The proportion of solar radiation reflected by a surface, higher for snow and ice