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1
The average temp has raised 1°C. What attributes to this temp increase?
increased population in third-world countries
the lower amounts of carbon dioxide
increased use of fossil fuels
solar flares reaching Earth
2
In which way is carbon a threat to the biosphere?
Carbon compounds can cause genetic damage when burned
Carbon atoms bond with water vapor to create acidic precipitation
CO2 gas can effectively trap heat in the atmosphere
CO2 in the atmosphere serves as a carrier of diseases
3
Climate models are mathematical models that use various components or variables to predict future changes to climate
True
False
4
What is Climate Change?
Long term precipitation change
Short term temperature change
Long term temperature change
Long term precipitation and temperatures changes + more
5
Which climate change effect will most likely cause impacts to estuary habitats (birds, fish, etc)?
decreases in volcanic eruptions
decreases in powerful hurricanes
increases in sea level
increases in earthquakes
6
Earth has a natural history of climate change
Yes. Gradual Changes
Yes. Fast changes
7
Which term describes conditions in Earth's lower atmosphere if greenhouse gases were absent?
Wetter
Cloudier
Denser
Cooler
8
Climate change may have an impact on the following:
Energy and human health
Air quality, oceans, and coastal zones
All of the above
Agriculture, natural terrestrial ecosystems, and water resources
9
Which of these is likely if the trend of global warming continues in coming decades?
Melting glaciers will cause flooding of coastal towns
Melting glaciers will reduce lake sizes in mountain regions
Evaporation will enlarge land areas near coastlines
Evaporation will increase land areas in U-shape valleys
10
An adaptation solution is building permeable pavements in regions at high flood risk to allow water to seep through
True
False
11
Which one of the following is an ECONOMIC impact of climate change?
Increased heat stress
Intergenerational inequity
Increased spread of disease
Rising costs of coping with adaption
12
It's hypothesized in the next 200 yrs lowest lands will be under water. Which climate change effect may be responsible?
the start of an ice age
decreased winds
global warming
increased desertification
13
Changes to weather paterns and precipitation are examples of climate change effects
False
True
14
Which of the following are indicators of climate change?
Changing Biomes, Impacts on Health, Changing wind patterns.
All of the above
Changes in Polar ice, Ocean Acidity, Desertification
Deforestation,Storm intensity and Frequency, Rising seas
15
Which one of the following is a SOCIAL impact of climate change?
Rising Prices
Conflict Over Natural Resources
Loss of Biodiversity
Acidic Oceans
16
Which question would be best to investigate the claim that humans are responsible for global warming? (causation)
By how much has CO2 levels increased?
What is the source of the increase of CO2 in the atmosphere?
What is the mechanism by which CO2 heats Earth?
What are the changes to human population?
17
Examples of mitigation solutions are to plant more trees and reduce emissions
False
True
18
Global seas level has varied over time. Which change is most responsible for the increase?
formation of an ocean trench
mass extinction of marine organisms
erosion of sediment from a mountain range
melting of polar ice caps
19
What long-term impact could the destruction of large areas of forests have on Earth?
Decreased amounts of acid rain
Decreased rates of erosion
Increased atmospheric oxygen levels
Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
20
Rise in sea level increases coastal erosion around the Bay and delta in SF Bay region. Coastal erosion is an example of
anthropocene
climate change effect
human impact
climate change impact
