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Question: what is the climate in the pacific ocean ?
I have a project for my daughter and need to know the climate of the Pacific Ocean .

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Answer by misen55
Here it is:

http://www.photius.com/wfb1999/pacific_ocean/pacific_ocean_geography.html

Question: How does the polar jet stream move from summer to winter? How would this affect the climate to the east of the?
How does the polar jet stream move from summer to winter? How would this affect the climate of the locations where it moves?

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Answer by cyswxman
In general the polar jet moves equatorialward as the respective hemispheres cool during their falls and winters. The jet itself does not really affect the climate as their courses and locations are more of a responsive nature to where the air masses move themselves.

by Internews Network

Question: How are the major rivers of india affected by climate change?
I have some homework, i need to make a chart about how the major rivers of india are affected by climate change. it would be really really helpful if you can give me a link to a site or any information on the topic. thanx!!
thanx soooo much for the answers!! u guys rock!!

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Answer by Tom A
Many rivers in India are fed by melt water from glaciers. Many of these glaciers are rapidly disappearing due to climate change. When the glaciers are gone, so is a reliable source of water from the rivers.

Question: Why is climate easier to predict than weather?
When people make the comment that if we can not predict weather a couple of days from now, how can we predict it 100 years from now, the answer is always there is a difference between climate and weather.

So what makes climate easier to predict? Do we have such a good understanding of the earth’s climate that we can make such predictions? If so why are the oceans cooling and not warming like the models predict? Why did nobody make such a prediction?

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Answer by Look A
climate is long term and weather is short term… if you look at it variations in temp. are easier to predict from past temps. and cycling, where weather is very variable on an hour to hour basis…

Question: Climate change is an environmental issue in the news almost daily. Air pollution impacts us on a global level.?
Climate change is an environmental issue in the news almost daily. Air pollution impacts us on a global level. What are the implications of global warming? And, do you feel the efforts to improve air quality are worth the economic costs?

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Answer by A Modest Proposal
I am very strongly inclined to think that this is a prompt for an essay for school. The wording is very similar to ones I have seen. I have to wonder why you would decide to lead into the post with a statement, and not a summarizing question that would lead in to further details (as most people anywhere on this site, even outside of the Global Warming section, do), if your intent was really to ask this and not get answers for homework.

I think you should do your own work. However, to answer your question vaguely so I don’t get reported:

>>>What are the implications of global warming?

Rising sea levels, acidification of oceans, alteration of weather patterns around the globe.

>>>And, do you feel the efforts to improve air quality are worth the economic costs?

Yes.

Question: Who else seems to think that Congress used the MJ death to sneak in the Climate Change bill?
I personally think that Congress used the media attention on MJ’s death to sneak in the Climate bill without it gaining attention from the masses. It sounds like something they would do. Anyone else agree, disagree?
Pelosi is probably the one person in this country who is the most out of touch with society.

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Answer by jared
i agree

Question: What energy efficiency techniques could be considered or used for a house in a hot climate?
Planning a house involving sustainable living and energy efficiency homes. How can i make my home as energy saving as possible? What things could i do such as solar panels (techniques) to make it more efficient ad energy saving? ReMEMBER MY HOUSE IS SET IN A HOT CLIMATE!!!
thankss

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Answer by Jerry Lee
If house could be near an ocean or body of water, might use water to absorb heat. If dry, evaporating water could cool; and if wet, trees might shade house. You might consider heat-pump water heaters.

by manos_simonides

Question: Since everyone here knows for a fact only humans can change the climate how did the cavemen mange to do it?
I mean it was very cold during the last ice age yet the planet’s climate changed to make the earth warmer. Since everyone here knows for a fact only humans can change the climate how did the cavemen mange to do it?

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Answer by Nata T
ITS so easy, even a caveman can do it.

by Tony Frates

Question: Is it better or worse to breath in this air pollution from older cars these days?
there are fewer and fewer new cars on the road. many with 200K miles, ect.
Does the air pollution worsen because of this

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Answer by geoweeg
After the advent of the catalytic converter (1980s) the changes in levels of pollution have been small enough that you would not be able to detect without some very sophisticated test equipment. The cars prior to this you would indeed be at great risk due to the lead content in the fuel.

Question: How do you adjust to living in a high elevation(5,000 ft) and dry climate area?
I’m moving to Albuquerque, NM from Seattle , WA area. How difficult will this move be on my body? I’ve heard it’s hard to adjust to the elevation, is that really true? If anybody else has gone thru this, I would REALLY appreciate any comments/advice you can give me! I am moving from a humid, sea level climate, and am curious how to prepare myself for the move?

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Answer by nurserachet_0000
Drink large amounts of water. It takes about 6-8 weeks to develop the extra red blood cells needed at that altitude.