MNS 308 Midterm 1 Jo

A potential indicator that could be used to measure the progress made toward decreasing marine pollution worldwide:

True or False: sustainable development emphasizes the preservation of tradition in addition to meeting present needs.

Which of the following does NOT contribute to Eustatic Sea Level Rise?

Which of these organisms would be the least directly impacted by ocean acidification?

All of the following are targets proposed by SDG 14 EXCEPT:

True or False: Ocean acidification is a result of INCREASED concentrations of Hydrogen Ions (H+ ions/protons)

Which of the following best describes trends in sea surface temperature?

True or False: Isotatic sea level rise is caused by the expansion of seawater due to higher temperatures.

Scientists often struggle to find the ____ to effectively utilize their knowledge.

All of the following are features of the cryosphere that buffer the effects of global warming EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a cause of natural climate variation?

True or False: The precautionary principle urges action only when there is 100% scientific certainty.

Biological diversity pertains to all of the following EXCEPT:

Further research and policies relevant to climate refugees must be explored in order to:

In climate science, who typically bears the burden of proof?

T or F: In addition to protecting the ecosystem, we must also strive for equity and justice to achieve sustainability.

True or False: History is seeing forced migration due to climate change for the first time ever.

Which of the following is a tipping point mechanism for biodiversity loss?

Which statement accurately reflects the burden of proof?

Mexico, a country spanning subtropical latitudes, is experiencing what as a result of climate change?

True or False: Areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ) are the least regulated yet they are also the least at risk.

Which range do scientists predict sea level rise (for the next century) will fall into?

AICHI 2: By 2020 National _____, ______, and ______ have integrated biodiversity values.

Current CO2 production regulations align with a projected rise in atmospheric temperature by how much (degrees Celsius)?

RIO +20 refers to what?

Which of the following terms describes the reflectivity of the earth's surface?

What primarily causes isostatic sea level rise?

True or False: Weather weirding refers to the unpredictable and extreme weather events resulting from climate change.

How does CO2 release cause ocean acidification?

All of the following were initiatives proposed in Rio 1992 EXCEPT:

Which phenomenon is associated with Milankovitch cycles?

Which statement best describes climate prediction models?

True or False: Texas is expected to assume the heaviest climate refugee burden in the United States.

How does the uneven distribution of temperature rise impact communities in different latitudinal zones?

The process of policy implementation proceeds in this order:

True or False: Using logical fallacies in scientific communication enhances credibility and clarity.

T or F: AICHI 10, calling for the minimization of anthropogenic pressures on vulnerable ecosystems, has been achieved

What does IPCC stand for?

What are potential consequences of sea level rise?

Which of the following is NOT included in the scientific method?

Mozambique, a country in southern Africa, is experiencing which of the following as a result of climate change?

Why is the scientific method important?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an ecological shift occurring in the Arctic?

In line with current projections, How many Americans could be forced to migrate due to sea level rise?

AICHI 1: people are aware of the ____ of biodiversity and the steps they can take to _____ it

True or False: As ice melts on Earth, the surface of the Earth absorbs more heat and therefore melts more ice.

Which of these does not contribute to O2 levels in the ocean?

These countries constitute the largest greenhouse gas emissions and have ratified the Paris agreement:

What does the Keeling Curve measure?

True or False: Fear can be a powerful and useful tool when communicating the importance of climate action.

The Mekong Delta, a tropical region in southeast Asia, is experiencing what as a result of climate change?

The 2010 Convention on Biological Diversity established what?

Which is true about the OMZ?

How do greenhouse gases raise global temperatures?

True or False: warm water can hold more dissolved oxygen than cold water

Which of the following is a focus of IPCC reports on global warming?

Resistance to change has shifted in recent years from a ____ attitude to ________.

Which of the following best reflects the precautionary principle?

The Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPOI) aims to address all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following does NOT contribute to Ocean Acidification