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makmim3 makmim3
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Most global climate models predict that by 2100 the Earth's temperature will have risen by a maximum of about ____ degrees Celsius.
 A) 1.1
  B) 2.2
  C) 3.3
  D) 4.4
  E) 7.7

Question 2

In contrast to a good global climate model, a good numerical weather forecasting model must focus on the
 A) cryosphere.
  B) hydrosphere.
  C) lithosphere.
  D) biosphere.
  E) none of the above

Question 3

Global climate models differ from numerical weather forecasting in that GCMs
 A) only focus on the atmosphere.
  B) make definitive predictions about future weather at specific locations for specific times.
  C) cannot be proven correct or incorrect for several decades.
  D) use mathematical models.
  E) use sophisticated computers.

Question 4

A good global climate model must take into account
 A) terrestrial radiation.
  B) the impact of the oceans.
  C) pressure gradients.
  D) latent heating.
  E) all of the above

Question 5

Global climate models
 A) are computer programs.
  B) use numerical methods.
  C) use physical laws.
  D) all of the above
  E) none of the above

Question 6

The Younger Dryas period
 A) occurred nearly 100,000 years ago.
  B) lasted only a couple of decades.
  C) was quite warm in the Northern Hemisphere.
  D) had nothing to do with oceans.
  E) was likely caused by melting ice sheets.

Question 7

Ocean surface currents and deep currents
 A) change direction frequently.
  B) are driven by conduction.
  C) form counterclockwise gyres in the Northern Hemisphere.
  D) can have a major impact on climate.
  E) all of the above
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6 years ago
Oh god, I was lost before coming here. Thanksss
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Great, make sure you mark the topic solved, it hides it from other eyes Slight Smile
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