Question 1

What was the relationship between Earth's temperature and incoming solar radiation between 1998 and 2014?

Accepted Answer

A) Earth's temperature rose sharply during a period of constant incoming solar radiation. 
B) Earth's temperature rose slowly during a period of weaker solar energy. 
C) Both Earth's temperature and the amount of incoming solar radiation fell. 
D) Both Earth's temperature and the amount of incoming solar radiation rose. 
E) Earth's temperature remained constant during a period of stronger solar energy. 
A) Earth's temperature rose sharply during a period of constant incoming solar radiation. 
B) Earth's temperature rose slowly during a period of weaker solar energy. 
C) Both Earth's temperature and the amount of incoming solar radiation fell. 
D) Both Earth's temperature and the amount of incoming solar radiation rose. 
E) Earth's temperature remained constant during a period of stronger solar energy.

Question 2

Which of the following is the best example of a positive feedback effect?

Accepted Answer

A) Melting ice exposes the dark surface of the ocean, which reflects less of the sun's energy than ice. This heats the water and in turn, melts more ice. 
B) Melting ice exposes the dark surface of the ocean, which reflects more of the sun's energy than ice. This heats the water and in turn, melts more ice. 
C) Melting ice allows ocean levels to rise and reduce the surface area of the remaining ice, slowing its melting rate. 
D) Aerosols block the sun's radiation, slowing the melting of ice. 
E) Aerosols cause air pollution, which increases local drought conditions. 
A) Melting ice exposes the dark surface of the ocean, which reflects less of the sun's energy than ice. This heats the water and in turn, melts more ice. 
B) Melting ice exposes the dark surface of the ocean, which reflects more of the sun's energy than ice. This heats the water and in turn, melts more ice. 
C) Melting ice allows ocean levels to rise and reduce the surface area of the remaining ice, slowing its melting rate. 
D) Aerosols block the sun's radiation, slowing the melting of ice. 
E) Aerosols cause air pollution, which increases local drought conditions.

Question 3

As of 2015, what is the approximate CO2 level in Earth's atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 ppm 
B) 200 ppm 
C) 400 ppm 
D) 800 ppm 
E) 1200 ppm 
A) 100 ppm 
B) 200 ppm 
C) 400 ppm 
D) 800 ppm 
E) 1200 ppm

Question 4

Different surfaces reflect more or less sunlight, a property called _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Different surfaces reflect more or less sunlight,...

Question 5

In a single year, which of the following is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide into Earth's atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) a single large volcanic eruption 
B) cement plants 
C) agriculture 
D) coal-fired power plants 
E) ground and air transportation 
A) a single large volcanic eruption 
B) cement plants 
C) agriculture 
D) coal-fired power plants 
E) ground and air transportation

Question 6

Which best represents the thickness of Earth's atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) The peel of an orange 
B) The rind of a watermelon 
C) A piece of paper on a basketball 
D) A human hair on a basketball 
E) A single cell of skin on a basketball 
A) The peel of an orange 
B) The rind of a watermelon 
C) A piece of paper on a basketball 
D) A human hair on a basketball 
E) A single cell of skin on a basketball

Question 7

According to analysis of air in Greenland and Antarctic ice cores, global temperature has ____.

Accepted Answer

A) increased steadily over the past 400,000 years 
B) decreased steadily over the past 400,000 years 
C) increased and decreased in cycles over the past 400,000 years 
D) remained stable over the past 400,000 years 
E) remained stable and then increased during the past 100,000 years 
A) increased steadily over the past 400,000 years 
B) decreased steadily over the past 400,000 years 
C) increased and decreased in cycles over the past 400,000 years 
D) remained stable over the past 400,000 years 
E) remained stable and then increased during the past 100,000 years

Question 8

Past and future human actions influence the rate at which temperatures will rise in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The three methods of heat transfer are conduction, radiation, and _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three methods of heat transfer are...

Question 10

How do greenhouse gases warm Earth's atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

They permit radiant energy fro

Question 11

A student was asked the question, "What are the major components of the Milankovitch cycle?" The student answered, "The important components of the Milankovitch cycle are variations in Earth's orbit from nearly circular to elliptical, changes in the tilt of Earth's axis of rotation, and variations in solar output due to sunspots." How would you rate this answer?

Accepted Answer

A) EXCELLENT: The student completely and correctly answered the question. 
B) VERY GOOD: The student's answer was complete, but included an additional component that was incorrect. 
C) GOOD: The student's answer was incomplete by one component and included a component that was incorrect. 
D) FAIR: The student's answer was incomplete by two components or included two components that were incorrect. 
E) POOR: The student's answer was incomplete by more than two components or included more than two incorrect components. 
A) EXCELLENT: The student completely and correctly answered the question. 
B) VERY GOOD: The student's answer was complete, but included an additional component that was incorrect. 
C) GOOD: The student's answer was incomplete by one component and included a component that was incorrect. 
D) FAIR: The student's answer was incomplete by two components or included two components that were incorrect. 
E) POOR: The student's answer was incomplete by more than two components or included more than two incorrect components.

Question 12

A measure of the total incoming or outgoing radiant energy is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A measure of the total incoming or...

Question 13

How are tree rings used as proxy data to provide an indirect record of past climate conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) Tree rings are thicker and the wood is denser when growing conditions are better. 
B) Tree rings are thicker and the wood is lighter when growing conditions are better. 
C) Tree rings are thinner and the wood is denser when growing conditions are better. 
D) Tree rings are thinner and the wood is lighter when growing conditions are better. 
E) Because of variable moisture levels, tree rings cannot be used as proxy data. 
A) Tree rings are thicker and the wood is denser when growing conditions are better. 
B) Tree rings are thicker and the wood is lighter when growing conditions are better. 
C) Tree rings are thinner and the wood is denser when growing conditions are better. 
D) Tree rings are thinner and the wood is lighter when growing conditions are better. 
E) Because of variable moisture levels, tree rings cannot be used as proxy data.

Question 14

The atmosphere was 25°C to 30°C cooler during the last ice age relative to modern times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Marine organisms preserve the current oxygen-isotope ratio in their _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Marine organisms preserve the current oxygen-isotope ratio...

Question 16

Recent increases in carbon dioxide levels are plotted on a graph called the _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recent increases in carbon dioxide levels are...

Question 17

In the best-case scenario (strict mitigation), temperatures in the U.S. desert southwest are predicted to rise 5 degrees Celsius by late century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain how dark soot over the Indian Ocean increases the intensity of regional droughts.

Accepted Answer

Dark soot in the cloud of pollutants ove

Question 19

How can isotopes of oxygen be used as a proxy for past temperature data?

Accepted Answer

Global temperatures of the past are ofte

Question 20

Approximately when did Earth's atmospheric temperature begin rising?

Accepted Answer

A) mid-1500s 
B) late 1700s 
C) early 1900s 
D) late 1900s 
E) early 2000s 
A) mid-1500s 
B) late 1700s 
C) early 1900s 
D) late 1900s 
E) early 2000s

What was the relationship between Earth's temperature and incoming solar radiation between 1998 and 2014?

Which of the following is the best example of a positive feedback effect?

As of 2015, what is the approximate CO₂ level in Earth's atmosphere?

Different surfaces reflect more or less sunlight, a property called _______________.

In a single year, which of the following is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide into Earth's atmosphere?

Which best represents the thickness of Earth's atmosphere?

According to analysis of air in Greenland and Antarctic ice cores, global temperature has ____.

Past and future human actions influence the rate at which temperatures will rise in the future.

The three methods of heat transfer are conduction, radiation, and _______________.

How do greenhouse gases warm Earth's atmosphere?

A measure of the total incoming or outgoing radiant energy is called _______________.

How are tree rings used as proxy data to provide an indirect record of past climate conditions?

The atmosphere was 25°C to 30°C cooler during the last ice age relative to modern times.

Marine organisms preserve the current oxygen-isotope ratio in their _______________.

Recent increases in carbon dioxide levels are plotted on a graph called the _______________.

In the best-case scenario (strict mitigation), temperatures in the U.S. desert southwest are predicted to rise 5 degrees Celsius by late century.

Explain how dark soot over the Indian Ocean increases the intensity of regional droughts.

How can isotopes of oxygen be used as a proxy for past temperature data?

Approximately when did Earth's atmospheric temperature begin rising?

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Exam 11: Climate Change Processes and History

What was the relationship between Earth's temperature and incoming solar radiation between 1998 and 2014?

Which of the following is the best example of a positive feedback effect?

As of 2015, what is the approximate CO2 level in Earth's atmosphere?

Different surfaces reflect more or less sunlight, a property called _______________.

In a single year, which of the following is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide into Earth's atmosphere?

Which best represents the thickness of Earth's atmosphere?

According to analysis of air in Greenland and Antarctic ice cores, global temperature has ____.

Past and future human actions influence the rate at which temperatures will rise in the future.

The three methods of heat transfer are conduction, radiation, and _______________.

How do greenhouse gases warm Earth's atmosphere?

A measure of the total incoming or outgoing radiant energy is called _______________.

How are tree rings used as proxy data to provide an indirect record of past climate conditions?

The atmosphere was 25°C to 30°C cooler during the last ice age relative to modern times.

Marine organisms preserve the current oxygen-isotope ratio in their _______________.

Recent increases in carbon dioxide levels are plotted on a graph called the _______________.

In the best-case scenario (strict mitigation), temperatures in the U.S. desert southwest are predicted to rise 5 degrees Celsius by late century.

Explain how dark soot over the Indian Ocean increases the intensity of regional droughts.

How can isotopes of oxygen be used as a proxy for past temperature data?

Approximately when did Earth's atmospheric temperature begin rising?

Natural Hazards and Disasters

Plate Tectonics and Physical Hazards

Earthquakes and Their Causes

Earthquake Predictions Forecasts and Mitigation

Tsunami

Volcanoes Tectonic Environments and Eruptions

Volcanoes Hazards and Mitigation

Landslides and Other Downslope Movements

Sinkholes Land Subsidence and Swelling Soils

Weather Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Climate Change Impacts and Mitigation

Streams and Flood Processes

Floods and Human Interactions

Waves Beaches and Coastal Erosion

Hurricanes and nor Easters

Wildfires

Asteroid and Comet Impacts

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As of 2015, what is the approximate CO₂ level in Earth's atmosphere?