Question 1

CO₂
 
-According to the graph,as the temperature decreased 120 000 years ago,what happened to the carbon dioxide concentration?

Accepted Answer

carbon dio...

Question 2

What would result if warming occurs in the Arctic?

Accepted Answer

A)   The rest of the world would be affected. 
B)   No methane and carbon dioxide would be released. 
C)   Sea levels would decrease by seven metres. 
D)   Bacterial composition and organic matter would increase.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

In the stratosphere,ambient temperature increases with altitude due to the absorption of UV light by oxygen and ozone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following are scientists uncertain about?

Accepted Answer

A)   variations in solar output 
B)   the role that oceans play in global warming 
C)   patterns of glacial and interglacial periods in the Earth's history 
D)   the role of polar ice in global warmingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Scientists believe that rising levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are contributing to global warming,but cannot discern to what extent and with what ramifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Rising sea levels,increasing cloud cover,and air pollution will decrease climate change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

____________________ is formed naturally in the upper stratosphere by short wavelength ultraviolet radiation.

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Question 8

What is the source of the greatest uncertainty in current climate models?

Accepted Answer

A)   patterns of variation in solar radiation 
B)   the effects of clouds and ecosphere on climate 
C)   measurements of air pressure 
D)   measurements of wind speed and directionE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

On what factor does correspondence between climate models and the real world depend?

Accepted Answer

A)   on the design and assumptions of the model 
B)   on organization 
C)   on qualifications of data entry personnel 
D)   on positive feedbackE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a major greenhouse gas?

Accepted Answer

A)   chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)  
B)   sulphur dioxide 
C)   carbon dioxide and water vapour 
D)   ozoneE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

CFCs are released into the atmosphere by spray cans,discarded refrigerators,and leaky air conditioners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following does NOT use CFCs in its production?

Accepted Answer

A)   sterilants in hospitals 
B)   fuels in camp stoves 
C)   coolants in refrigerators and air conditioners 
D)   propellants in aerosol spray cansE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which greenhouse gas has NOT increased in recent decades?

Accepted Answer

A)   water vapour 
B)   carbon dioxide 
C)   nitrous oxide 
D)   methaneE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The world's economies are not affected by the effects of climate change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The effects of ____________________ depletion on wildlife include increased incidence of eye cataracts and reduced populations of aquatic species.

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The answer of The effects of ____________________ depletion on wildlife...

Question 16

What has the Earth's average surface temperature been for the past 900 000 years?

Accepted Answer

A)   fairly steady temperatures until recently 
B)   a steady warming trend 
C)   fairly steady with occasional cool spells 
D)   many fluctuations of several degrees CelsiusE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

What would likely occur in a warmer world?

Accepted Answer

A)   fewer droughts 
B)   more hurricanes 
C)   fewer deserts 
D)   fewer heat wavesE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following illustrates the discovery of the effects of CFCs and the political response to that knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)   a negative feedback loop 
B)   a positive feedback loop 
C)   a synergistic interaction 
D)   a lag timeE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The country that is the largest greenhouse gas emitter is ______________________________.

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The answer of The country that is the largest greenhouse...

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What has the Earth's average surface temperature been for the past 900 000 years?

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Which of the following are scientists uncertain about?

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Rising sea levels,increasing cloud cover,and air pollution will decrease climate change.

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On what factor does correspondence between climate models and the real world depend?

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Scientists believe that rising levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are contributing to global warming,but cannot discern to what extent and with what ramifications.

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The country that is the largest greenhouse gas emitter is ______________________________.

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Which of the following is NOT a major greenhouse gas?

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Which greenhouse gas has NOT increased in recent decades?

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Which of the following illustrates the discovery of the effects of CFCs and the political response to that knowledge?

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____________________ is formed naturally in the upper stratosphere by short wavelength ultraviolet radiation.

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The effects of ____________________ depletion on wildlife include increased incidence of eye cataracts and reduced populations of aquatic species.

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What is the source of the greatest uncertainty in current climate models?

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Which of the following does NOT use CFCs in its production?

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CO₂ -According to the graph,as the temperature decreased 120 000 years ago,what happened to the carbon dioxide concentration?

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What would likely occur in a warmer world?

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What would result if warming occurs in the Arctic?

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The world's economies are not affected by the effects of climate change.

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In the stratosphere,ambient temperature increases with altitude due to the absorption of UV light by oxygen and ozone.

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CFCs are released into the atmosphere by spray cans,discarded refrigerators,and leaky air conditioners.

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What has the Earth's average surface temperature been for the past 900 000 years?

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Which of the following are scientists uncertain about?

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Rising sea levels,increasing cloud cover,and air pollution will decrease climate change.

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On what factor does correspondence between climate models and the real world depend?

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Scientists believe that rising levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are contributing to global warming,but cannot discern to what extent and with what ramifications.

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The country that is the largest greenhouse gas emitter is ______________________________.

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Which of the following is NOT a major greenhouse gas?

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Which greenhouse gas has NOT increased in recent decades?

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Which of the following illustrates the discovery of the effects of CFCs and the political response to that knowledge?

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____________________ is formed naturally in the upper stratosphere by short wavelength ultraviolet radiation.

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The effects of ____________________ depletion on wildlife include increased incidence of eye cataracts and reduced populations of aquatic species.

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What is the source of the greatest uncertainty in current climate models?

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Which of the following does NOT use CFCs in its production?

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CO₂ -According to the graph,as the temperature decreased 120 000 years ago,what happened to the carbon dioxide concentration?

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What would likely occur in a warmer world?

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What would result if warming occurs in the Arctic?

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The world's economies are not affected by the effects of climate change.

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In the stratosphere,ambient temperature increases with altitude due to the absorption of UV light by oxygen and ozone.

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CFCs are released into the atmosphere by spray cans,discarded refrigerators,and leaky air conditioners.

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