Environmental and Conservation Biology

If the atmospheric concentration of CO2 is doubled to 560 ppm global temperatures are expected to ...

If the atmospheric concentration of CO2 is doubled to 560 ppm global temperatures are expected to ...

If the atmospheric concentration of CO2 is doubled to 560 ppm global temperatures are expected to increase by as much as:
A) 1.2°C
B) 2°C
C) 3°C
D) 4.5°C

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zudomusti

Currently, the planet is in a climate period known as:

Currently, the planet is in a climate period known as:

Currently, the planet is in a climate period known as:
A) Glacial
B) Interglacial
C) Hothouse
D) Greenhouse

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zudomusti

During the previous 50 million years, climate has been in a long-term (tectonic) ________ trend.

During the previous 50 million years, climate has been in a long-term (tectonic) ________ trend.

During the previous 50 million years, climate has been in a long-term (tectonic) ________ trend.
A) Cooling
B) Warming
C) Stable
D) Trend cannot be determined.

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zudomusti

Over the past one million years, the sun's radiant energy has ________.

Over the past one million years, the sun's radiant energy has ________.

Over the past one million years, the sun's radiant energy has ________.
A) Increased
B) Decreased
C) Been fairly constant
D) Experienced large swings

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bigrob1979

An example of positive feedback is:

An example of positive feedback is:

An example of positive feedback is:
A) Increased aerosols that cool the planet
B) Planting more trees to reduce carbon dioxide
C) Melting snow cover and decreased ice sheet size
D) Increased cloud cover

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zudomusti

How long does it take for continental drift to cause climate change?

How long does it take for continental drift to cause climate change?

How long does it take for continental drift to cause climate change?
A) Centuries
B) Thousands of years
C) Hundreds of thousands of years
D) Millions of years

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zudomusti

Which of the statements below is the best explanation for why ice began to grow near the poles about ...

Which of the statements below is the best explanation for why ice began to grow near the poles about ...

Which of the statements below is the best explanation for why ice began to grow near the poles about 30 million years ago?
A) Land reflected sunlight.
B) Warm ocean currents were blocked by continents.
C) Deep, cold water was brought t

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zudomusti

Obliquity is the term used to describe changes in:

Obliquity is the term used to describe changes in:

Obliquity is the term used to describe changes in:
A) Tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation
B) Direction of the tilt in Earth's rotation
C) Shape of Earth's orbit around the sun
D) Changes in the number of sunspots

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zudomusti

Eccentricity is the term used to describe changes in:

Eccentricity is the term used to describe changes in:

Eccentricity is the term used to describe changes in:
A) Tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation
B) Direction of the tilt in Earth's rotation
C) Shape of Earth's orbit around the sun
D) Changes in the number of sunspot

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bigrob1979

The great ocean conveyor belt is primarily driven by:

The great ocean conveyor belt is primarily driven by:

The great ocean conveyor belt is primarily driven by:
A) Movement of continents
B) Equator to pole movement of warmer water
C) Melting ice near Greenland and Antarctica
D) Cold, salty water sinking in the Northern Atlantic Ocean

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zudomusti

During El Niño cycles, the climate is expected to:

During El Niño cycles, the climate is expected to:

During El Niño cycles, the climate is expected to:
A) Warm globally
B) Cool globally
C) Warm only in the Pacific Ocean region
D) Cool only in the Pacific Ocean region

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bigrob1979

Which if the following statements most accurately reflects scientific understanding of the climate ...

Which if the following statements most accurately reflects scientific understanding of the climate ...

Which if the following statements most accurately reflects scientific understanding of the climate in the past 8,000 years?
A) There have been major climate shifts caused by natural processes.
B) Up until very recently, climate has been rel

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zudomusti

Carbon dioxide is known as a greenhouse gas because:

Carbon dioxide is known as a greenhouse gas because:

Carbon dioxide is known as a greenhouse gas because:
A) It is a pollutant.
B) It traps incoming solar radiation.
C) It traps outgoing radiation from Earth.
D) Both B and C

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bigrob1979

Which of the following is considered intrinsic variability?

Which of the following is considered intrinsic variability?

Which of the following is considered intrinsic variability?
A) Changes in economic output
B) Changes in human carbon emissions
C) Changes in size of model grid boxes
D) El Niño Southern Oscillation

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bigrob1979

Climate model projections for the year 2100 are most uncertain due to:

Climate model projections for the year 2100 are most uncertain due to:

Climate model projections for the year 2100 are most uncertain due to:
A) Internal variability
B) Model uncertainty
C) Economic uncertainty
D) Both A and C

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zudomusti

The current emission trajectory that humans are following is:

The current emission trajectory that humans are following is:

The current emission trajectory that humans are following is:
A) A1
B) A2
C) B1
D) B2

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bigrob1979

Describe two aspects of measured Arctic sea ice that show the Arctic has been warming over the past ...

Describe two aspects of measured Arctic sea ice that show the Arctic has been warming over the past ...

Describe two aspects of measured Arctic sea ice that show the Arctic has been warming over the past few decades.

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zudomusti

Describe how melting Arctic permafrost causes a climate positive feedback.

Describe how melting Arctic permafrost causes a climate positive feedback.

Describe how melting Arctic permafrost causes a climate positive feedback.

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zudomusti

How is a warming climate expected to affect hurricanes?

How is a warming climate expected to affect hurricanes?

How is a warming climate expected to affect hurricanes?

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bigrob1979

Global air temperature change is plotted as actual physical temperature in degrees Celsius—the ...

Global air temperature change is plotted as actual physical temperature in degrees Celsius—the ...

Global air temperature change is plotted as actual physical temperature in degrees Celsius—the international standard.

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zudomusti

The National Weather Service is one of six organizations that publishes global temperature anomaly ...

The National Weather Service is one of six organizations that publishes global temperature anomaly ...

The National Weather Service is one of six organizations that publishes global temperature anomaly data.

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zudomusti

Sea surface temperature is a good approximation of air temperatures just above the ocean.

Sea surface temperature is a good approximation of air temperatures just above the ocean.

Sea surface temperature is a good approximation of air temperatures just above the ocean.

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zudomusti

The current rate of warming based on both satellite and thermometer-based measurements is between ...

The current rate of warming based on both satellite and thermometer-based measurements is between ...

The current rate of warming based on both satellite and thermometer-based measurements is between 1.4-1.7°C/decade.

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zudomusti

The IPCC Fourth Assessment Report suggests that sea levels will rise by as much as 1-2 meters by the ...

The IPCC Fourth Assessment Report suggests that sea levels will rise by as much as 1-2 meters by the ...

The IPCC Fourth Assessment Report suggests that sea levels will rise by as much as 1-2 meters by the year 2100.

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bigrob1979

The current rate of global sea level rise is about 3.1 mm/year.

The current rate of global sea level rise is about 3.1 mm/year.

The current rate of global sea level rise is about 3.1 mm/year.

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bigrob1979

If Antarctica were to completely melt it would increase sea levels by as much as 21 meters.

If Antarctica were to completely melt it would increase sea levels by as much as 21 meters.

If Antarctica were to completely melt it would increase sea levels by as much as 21 meters.

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bigrob1979

Melting permafrost can act as a positive climate feedback.

Melting permafrost can act as a positive climate feedback.

Melting permafrost can act as a positive climate feedback.

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bigrob1979

As increases in greenhouse gases continue, it is expected that days will warm faster than nights.

As increases in greenhouse gases continue, it is expected that days will warm faster than nights.

As increases in greenhouse gases continue, it is expected that days will warm faster than nights.

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bigrob1979

While in a conversation at a party, the other person states that global warming is not happening. ...

While in a conversation at a party, the other person states that global warming is not happening. ...

While in a conversation at a party, the other person states that global warming is not happening. How would you use your knowledge of the evidence of climate change to convince that person otherwise?

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bigrob1979

Describe the various ways scientists measure global temperatures on land and at sea. Explain why ...

Describe the various ways scientists measure global temperatures on land and at sea. Explain why ...

Describe the various ways scientists measure global temperatures on land and at sea. Explain why climate change temperature data is plotted as temperature anomalies and not as actual temperatures.

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zudomusti

Refer to figure 2.31.a - Which regions of the world are expected to become drier? Name one country ...

Refer to figure 2.31.a - Which regions of the world are expected to become drier? Name one country ...

Refer to figure 2.31.
a - Which regions of the world are expected to become drier? Name one country that should be planning for severe drought in the decades ahead.
b - Which regions are expected to become wetter? Name one country that shou

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bigrob1979

Stochastic means: (Multiple Choice)

Stochastic means: (Multiple Choice)

Stochastic means:
A) Cyclical
B) Random
C) Warming
D) Cooling

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bigrob1979

The difference in incoming vs. outgoing radiation at the top of the atmosphere is about:

The difference in incoming vs. outgoing radiation at the top of the atmosphere is about:

The difference in incoming vs. outgoing radiation at the top of the atmosphere is about:
A) 0.75 Wm-2
B) -0.75 Wm-2
C) 7.5 Wm-2
D) -7.5 Wm-2

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zudomusti

The minimum number of years for a temperature base period should be at least:

The minimum number of years for a temperature base period should be at least:

The minimum number of years for a temperature base period should be at least:
A) 10 years
B) 30 years
C) 50 years
D) 100 years

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zudomusti

Which of the following organizations uses the longest base period for calculating global temperature ...

Which of the following organizations uses the longest base period for calculating global temperature ...

Which of the following organizations uses the longest base period for calculating global temperature anomalies?
A) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
B) University of Alabama Huntsville (UAH)
C) Climate Research Uni

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zudomusti

The best way to obtain global air temperature just above the oceans is:

The best way to obtain global air temperature just above the oceans is:

The best way to obtain global air temperature just above the oceans is:
A) Ship reports
B) Buoys
C) Satellite data
D) All of the above combined

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zudomusti

Which of the following does NOT influence the air temperature inferred from NASA and NOAA ...

Which of the following does NOT influence the air temperature inferred from NASA and NOAA ...

Which of the following does NOT influence the air temperature inferred from NASA and NOAA satellites?
A) Orbital drift
B) Sensor variation
C) Time of day
D) Infrared radiation interference

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bigrob1979

The largest international data set of global temperatures is maintained by:

The largest international data set of global temperatures is maintained by:

The largest international data set of global temperatures is maintained by:
A) University of Alabama Huntsville (UAH)
B) Climate Research Unit (CRU)
C) National Climate Data Center (NCDC)
D) Goddard Institute for Space Sciences (G

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bigrob1979

The GHCN-M version 3 data set merged with the ERSST dataset yields global temperature anomalies ...

The GHCN-M version 3 data set merged with the ERSST dataset yields global temperature anomalies ...

The GHCN-M version 3 data set merged with the ERSST dataset yields global temperature anomalies beginning from:
A) 1880
B) 1900
C) 1970
D) 1979

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bigrob1979

The GISS model accounts for missing data in the Arctic by:

The GISS model accounts for missing data in the Arctic by:

The GISS model accounts for missing data in the Arctic by:
A) Using satellite data
B) Assuming temperature changes proportional to rest of the Northern Hemisphere
C) Extrapolating data from the nearest weather stations
D) Not repo

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bigrob1979