Question 1

Which of the following gases may be contributing to a greenhouse warming?

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrogen 
B)  oxygen 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  methane 
E)  carbon monoxide 
A)  hydrogen 
B)  oxygen 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  methane 
E)  carbon monoxide

Question 2

One possible result of the addition of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere is an increase in cloud cover which, in turn, could partly offset a global temperature increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Recent studies indicate that the impact on climate of a great explosive volcanic eruption can last for decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Past climate data measured with instruments extends back about:

Accepted Answer

A)  200 yrs. 
B)  500 yrs. 
C)  100 yrs. 
D)  30 yrs. 
A)  200 yrs. 
B)  500 yrs. 
C)  100 yrs. 
D)  30 yrs.

Question 5

Oxygen- isotope analysis:

Accepted Answer

A)  is very simple. 
B)  relies on the fact that 16O evaporates from the ocean more readily than 18O. 
C)  has been shown to be of little or no use in the study of past climatic changes. 
D)  cannot be carried out on ice cores or sea floor sediments, but works well for tree ring analysis. 
A)  is very simple. 
B)  relies on the fact that 16O evaporates from the ocean more readily than 18O. 
C)  has been shown to be of little or no use in the study of past climatic changes. 
D)  cannot be carried out on ice cores or sea floor sediments, but works well for tree ring analysis.

Question 6

The smallest temperature increases due to global warming are expected in the middle latitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Scientists expect climate change to:

Accepted Answer

A)  cause every place on the planet to warm evenly and consistently. 
B)  cause each year to be consecutively warmer than the one before. 
C)  cause some areas on the planet to cool dramatically. 
D)  cause each decade to be warmer than the previous one. 
A)  cause every place on the planet to warm evenly and consistently. 
B)  cause each year to be consecutively warmer than the one before. 
C)  cause some areas on the planet to cool dramatically. 
D)  cause each decade to be warmer than the previous one.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a part of the climate system?

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrosphere 
B)  climosphere 
C)  biosphere 
D)  lithosphere 
E)  atmosphere 
A)  hydrosphere 
B)  climosphere 
C)  biosphere 
D)  lithosphere 
E)  atmosphere

Question 9

Volcanic eruptions can act as agents for climate change since they:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce the solar energy at Earth's surface. 
B)  increase the numbers of cyclones. 
C)  increase the amount of evaporation. 
D)  release large amounts of heat. 
E)  cause small changes in the earth's tilt. 
A)  reduce the solar energy at Earth's surface. 
B)  increase the numbers of cyclones. 
C)  increase the amount of evaporation. 
D)  release large amounts of heat. 
E)  cause small changes in the earth's tilt.

Question 10

The climate system consists of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrosphere. 
B)  atmosphere. 
C)  cryosphere. 
D)  just the cryosphere and atmosphere. 
E)  the cryosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and solid Earth. 
A)  hydrosphere. 
B)  atmosphere. 
C)  cryosphere. 
D)  just the cryosphere and atmosphere. 
E)  the cryosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and solid Earth.

Question 11

Describe two examples of how the warmer temperatures due to increased CO2 in the atmosphere may lead to positive feedback effects.

Accepted Answer

1. Warmer temperatures will result in mo

Question 12

What is the current axial tilt of the earth?

Accepted Answer

A)  45 degrees 
B)  21.5 degrees 
C)  23.5 degrees 
D)  24 degrees 
A)  45 degrees 
B)  21.5 degrees 
C)  23.5 degrees 
D)  24 degrees

Question 13

There are insufficient data to determine with a strong degree of certainty that solar variability affects climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Who is credited with developing the modern theory that variations in the earth's orbit influence climate change?

Accepted Answer

Milutin Mi

Question 15

The combined influence of CFCs, methane and nitrous oxide as greenhouse gases is insignificant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Proxy data:

Accepted Answer

A)  come quality- controlled instrument records. 
B)  can only extend the temperature record back an additional 500 years. 
C)  provide climate data representing times when instruments were not available to measure them. 
D)  are difficult to find because they occur only in very limited areas. 
A)  come quality- controlled instrument records. 
B)  can only extend the temperature record back an additional 500 years. 
C)  provide climate data representing times when instruments were not available to measure them. 
D)  are difficult to find because they occur only in very limited areas.

Question 17

Oxygen isotope analysis measures the:

Accepted Answer

A)  rate of oxygen depletion. 
B)  amount of radioactivity due to oxygen. 
C)  total oxygen present. 
D)  oxygen content of sediment. 
E)  proportions of 2 different types of oxygen atoms. 
A)  rate of oxygen depletion. 
B)  amount of radioactivity due to oxygen. 
C)  total oxygen present. 
D)  oxygen content of sediment. 
E)  proportions of 2 different types of oxygen atoms.

Question 18

In comparison to the global average, warming in the polar regions could be:

Accepted Answer

A)  about the same. 
B)  two to three times greater. 
C)  ten times greater. 
D)  about 50% lower. 
A)  about the same. 
B)  two to three times greater. 
C)  ten times greater. 
D)  about 50% lower.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT associated with the Milankovitch astronomical theory of climate change?

Accepted Answer

A)  precession 
B)  lunar phases 
C)  obliquity 
D)  eccentricity 
A)  precession 
B)  lunar phases 
C)  obliquity 
D)  eccentricity

Question 20

List two ways in which humans likely caused climate changes before the time of the industrial revolution.

Accepted Answer

Overgrazin

Which of the following gases may be contributing to a greenhouse warming?

One possible result of the addition of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere is an increase in cloud cover which, in turn, could partly offset a global temperature increase.

Recent studies indicate that the impact on climate of a great explosive volcanic eruption can last for decades.

Past climate data measured with instruments extends back about:

Oxygen- isotope analysis:

The smallest temperature increases due to global warming are expected in the middle latitudes.

Scientists expect climate change to:

Which of the following is NOT a part of the climate system?

Volcanic eruptions can act as agents for climate change since they:

The climate system consists of the:

Describe two examples of how the warmer temperatures due to increased CO₂in the atmosphere may lead to positive feedback effects.

What is the current axial tilt of the earth?

There are insufficient data to determine with a strong degree of certainty that solar variability affects climate.

Who is credited with developing the modern theory that variations in the earth's orbit influence climate change?

The combined influence of CFCs, methane and nitrous oxide as greenhouse gases is insignificant.

Proxy data:

Oxygen isotope analysis measures the:

In comparison to the global average, warming in the polar regions could be:

Which of the following is NOT associated with the Milankovitch astronomical theory of climate change?

List two ways in which humans likely caused climate changes before the time of the industrial revolution.

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Exam 14: The Changing Climate

Which of the following gases may be contributing to a greenhouse warming?

One possible result of the addition of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere is an increase in cloud cover which, in turn, could partly offset a global temperature increase.

Recent studies indicate that the impact on climate of a great explosive volcanic eruption can last for decades.

Past climate data measured with instruments extends back about:

Oxygen- isotope analysis:

The smallest temperature increases due to global warming are expected in the middle latitudes.

Scientists expect climate change to:

Which of the following is NOT a part of the climate system?

Volcanic eruptions can act as agents for climate change since they:

The climate system consists of the:

Describe two examples of how the warmer temperatures due to increased CO2 in the atmosphere may lead to positive feedback effects.

What is the current axial tilt of the earth?

There are insufficient data to determine with a strong degree of certainty that solar variability affects climate.

Who is credited with developing the modern theory that variations in the earth's orbit influence climate change?

The combined influence of CFCs, methane and nitrous oxide as greenhouse gases is insignificant.

Proxy data:

Oxygen isotope analysis measures the:

In comparison to the global average, warming in the polar regions could be:

Which of the following is NOT associated with the Milankovitch astronomical theory of climate change?

List two ways in which humans likely caused climate changes before the time of the industrial revolution.

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Air Pollution

World Climates

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

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Describe two examples of how the warmer temperatures due to increased CO₂in the atmosphere may lead to positive feedback effects.