The IPCC estimates that, at best, Earth's average global temperature will rise by how much more?
a. 1 F 2 F
b. 2 F 7 F
c. 5 F 7 F
d. 5 F 10 F
e. Less than 1F
Question 2Latitude and longitude lines are a common coordinate system and measure in degrees, minutes, seconds, or sometimes in decimal degrees.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Which greenhouse gas is released to the atmosphere from the burning of coal, oil, and natural gas?
a. carbon dioxide
b. methane
c. nitrous oxide
d. chlorofluorocarbons
e. ozone
Question 4Longitude lines are known as meridians and converge at the poles.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Ninety percent of global trade occurs via sea freight because _____.
a. sea freight is safer
b. air freight is more expensive
c. sea freight saves time
d. air freight contributes more to global warming
e. sea freight creates more jobs
Question 6Latitude lines are also known as parallels as they remain parallel to one another as they circle the Earth.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7What term describes the number of plant and animal species present along with the variety of genetic material present in these organisms?
a. biodiversity
b. biomes
c. bioculture
d. biodiversity hotspot
e. biozone
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