Question 1

More-developed countries (MDCs)currently emit the greatest amount of greenhouse gases per capita.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Currently,atmospheric methane(CH4)concentrations are increasing at a rate faster than carbon dioxide (CO2).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Water vapor (H2O)has a longer residence time in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide (CO2).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The_________ is the most recent epoch of repeated glaciation on Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) Holocene 
B) Pliocene 
C) Miocene 
D) Pleistocene 
A) Holocene 
B) Pliocene 
C) Miocene 
D) Pleistocene

Question 5

What is some of the evidence establishing that climate change is currently occurring?

Accepted Answer

Temperature data showing an undeniable w

Question 6

Milankovitch cycles are currently accepted as a causal factor for long -term climatic fluctuations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A lower 18O/16O ratio in ice core indicates a_________ climate,whereas a higher 18O/16O ratio indicates a_________ climate.

Accepted Answer

A) cooler; warmer 
B) warmer; hot 
C) warmer; cooler 
D) cooler; cold 
A) cooler; warmer 
B) warmer; hot 
C) warmer; cooler 
D) cooler; cold

Question 8

What steps can you take to help reduce climate change?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but may include not pr

Question 9

The United States leads the world in total carbon dioxide (CO2)emissions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Changes in Earthʹs elliptical orbit around the Sun is called

Accepted Answer

A) eccentricity. 
B) obliquity. 
C) precession. 
D) inclination. 
A) eccentricity. 
B) obliquity. 
C) precession. 
D) inclination.

Question 11

Ice core analysis shows a close correlation between atmospheric methane (CH4)and carbon dioxide (CO2)concentrations and temperatures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Carbon dioxide (CO2)concentrations over the past 800,000 years

Accepted Answer

A) were much higher in the past than the present. 
B) have remained relatively constant. 
C) fluctuated over time,but have been increasing since the Industrial Revolution. 
D) reached its maximum about 325,000 years before present. 
A) were much higher in the past than the present. 
B) have remained relatively constant. 
C) fluctuated over time,but have been increasing since the Industrial Revolution. 
D) reached its maximum about 325,000 years before present.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of current climatic warming?

Accepted Answer

A) Rising sea levels 
B) Melting glacial ice and sea ice 
C) Increased tropospheric,land,and ocean surface temperatures 
D) Decreases in relative humidity 
A) Rising sea levels 
B) Melting glacial ice and sea ice 
C) Increased tropospheric,land,and ocean surface temperatures 
D) Decreases in relative humidity

Question 14

Ice shelves and icebergs are an example of sea ice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Since 1880,the year with the highest land surface temperature was

Accepted Answer

A) 1998. 
B) 2010. 
C) 2014. 
D) 1985. 
A) 1998. 
B) 2010. 
C) 2014. 
D) 1985.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to sea-level rise?

Accepted Answer

A) Thermal expansion of seawater 
B) Melting of ice sheets 
C) Melting of glaciers 
D) Melting of sea ice 
A) Thermal expansion of seawater 
B) Melting of ice sheets 
C) Melting of glaciers 
D) Melting of sea ice

Question 17

Thawing of tundra due to warming temperatures results in more carbon released from tundra soils than is absorbed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to climate simulations using GCMs,natural climate forcing,alone,cannot account for the increases in global temperature trends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Increased cloud cover resulting from warming temperatures may lead to either cloud albedo forcing or cloud greenhouse forcing.Cloud albedo forcing is an example of a_________ feedback loop and cloud greenhouse forcing is an example of a_________ feedback loop.

Accepted Answer

A) negative; positive 
B) negative; negative 
C) positive; negative 
D) positive; positive 
A) negative; positive 
B) negative; negative 
C) positive; negative 
D) positive; positive

Question 20

Mineral deposits in caves and caverns are known as

Accepted Answer

A) varves. 
B) earlywood. 
C) latewood. 
D) speleothems. 
A) varves. 
B) earlywood. 
C) latewood. 
D) speleothems.

More-developed countries (MDCs)currently emit the greatest amount of greenhouse gases per capita.

Currently,atmospheric methane(CH₄)concentrations are increasing at a rate faster than carbon dioxide (CO₂).

Water vapor (H₂O)has a longer residence time in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide (CO₂).

The_________ is the most recent epoch of repeated glaciation on Earth.

What is some of the evidence establishing that climate change is currently occurring?

Milankovitch cycles are currently accepted as a causal factor for long -term climatic fluctuations.

A lower ¹⁸O/¹⁶O ratio in ice core indicates a_ climate,whereas a higher ¹⁸O/¹⁶O ratio indicates a_ climate.

What steps can you take to help reduce climate change?

The United States leads the world in total carbon dioxide (CO₂)emissions.

Changes in Earthʹs elliptical orbit around the Sun is called

Ice core analysis shows a close correlation between atmospheric methane (CH₄)and carbon dioxide (CO₂)concentrations and temperatures.

Carbon dioxide (CO₂)concentrations over the past 800,000 years

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of current climatic warming?

Ice shelves and icebergs are an example of sea ice.

Since 1880,the year with the highest land surface temperature was

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to sea-level rise?

Thawing of tundra due to warming temperatures results in more carbon released from tundra soils than is absorbed.

According to climate simulations using GCMs,natural climate forcing,alone,cannot account for the increases in global temperature trends.

Increased cloud cover resulting from warming temperatures may lead to either cloud albedo forcing or cloud greenhouse forcing.Cloud albedo forcing is an example of a_ feedback loop and cloud greenhouse forcing is an example of a_ feedback loop.

Mineral deposits in caves and caverns are known as

The Science of Geography

The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Energy Balance Essentials

Wind Essentials

Waterʹs Unique Properties

Water on Earth

Review of Earthʹs Climate System

The Pace of Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Global Oceans and Seas

Snow Into Ice--The Basis of Glaciers

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

Biogeographic Divisions

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Exam 8: Population Growth and Fossil Fuel Burning the Setting for Climate Change

More-developed countries (MDCs)currently emit the greatest amount of greenhouse gases per capita.

Currently,atmospheric methane(CH4)concentrations are increasing at a rate faster than carbon dioxide (CO2).

Water vapor (H2O)has a longer residence time in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide (CO2).

The_________ is the most recent epoch of repeated glaciation on Earth.

What is some of the evidence establishing that climate change is currently occurring?

Milankovitch cycles are currently accepted as a causal factor for long -term climatic fluctuations.

A lower 18O/16O ratio in ice core indicates a_________ climate,whereas a higher 18O/16O ratio indicates a_________ climate.

What steps can you take to help reduce climate change?

The United States leads the world in total carbon dioxide (CO2)emissions.

Changes in Earthʹs elliptical orbit around the Sun is called

Ice core analysis shows a close correlation between atmospheric methane (CH4)and carbon dioxide (CO2)concentrations and temperatures.

Carbon dioxide (CO2)concentrations over the past 800,000 years

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of current climatic warming?

Ice shelves and icebergs are an example of sea ice.

Since 1880,the year with the highest land surface temperature was

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to sea-level rise?

Thawing of tundra due to warming temperatures results in more carbon released from tundra soils than is absorbed.

According to climate simulations using GCMs,natural climate forcing,alone,cannot account for the increases in global temperature trends.

Increased cloud cover resulting from warming temperatures may lead to either cloud albedo forcing or cloud greenhouse forcing.Cloud albedo forcing is an example of a_________ feedback loop and cloud greenhouse forcing is an example of a_________ feedback loop.

Mineral deposits in caves and caverns are known as

The Science of Geography

The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Energy Balance Essentials

Wind Essentials

Waterʹs Unique Properties

Water on Earth

Review of Earthʹs Climate System

The Pace of Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Global Oceans and Seas

Snow Into Ice--The Basis of Glaciers

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

Biogeographic Divisions

Filters

Currently,atmospheric methane(CH₄)concentrations are increasing at a rate faster than carbon dioxide (CO₂).

Water vapor (H₂O)has a longer residence time in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide (CO₂).

A lower ¹⁸O/¹⁶O ratio in ice core indicates a_ climate,whereas a higher ¹⁸O/¹⁶O ratio indicates a_ climate.

The United States leads the world in total carbon dioxide (CO₂)emissions.

Ice core analysis shows a close correlation between atmospheric methane (CH₄)and carbon dioxide (CO₂)concentrations and temperatures.

Carbon dioxide (CO₂)concentrations over the past 800,000 years

Increased cloud cover resulting from warming temperatures may lead to either cloud albedo forcing or cloud greenhouse forcing.Cloud albedo forcing is an example of a_ feedback loop and cloud greenhouse forcing is an example of a_ feedback loop.