Question 1

What two factors are often used for basic classification of global climate zones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Average monthly temperature and precipitation 
B)  Average monthly temperature and latitude 
C)  Average rainfall and atmospheric pressure 
D)  atmospheric pressure and average monthly temperature 
E)  Average cloud cover and proximity to ocean 
A)  Average monthly temperature and precipitation 
B)  Average monthly temperature and latitude 
C)  Average rainfall and atmospheric pressure 
D)  atmospheric pressure and average monthly temperature 
E)  Average cloud cover and proximity to ocean A

Question 2

Which of the following is a statement involving climate rather than weather?

Accepted Answer

A)  Today it is cloudy and raining. 
B)  Rainfall amounts were above average this month. 
C)  The winters here are dry and warm. 
D)  The temperature will rise during the next week. 
E)  It is 56 degrees F and sunny. 
A)  Today it is cloudy and raining. 
B)  Rainfall amounts were above average this month. 
C)  The winters here are dry and warm. 
D)  The temperature will rise during the next week. 
E)  It is 56 degrees F and sunny. C

Question 3

Can humans just adapt to climate change?

Accepted Answer

A)  No. The effects will be too great for us to handle. 
B)  No. Humans are not adaptable creatures. 
C)  Maybe, if the temperature change is 1°C or less. 
D)  Yes. The climate isn't expected to change enough to affect humans. 
E)  Yes, but it depends on the rate of temperature change as well as intensity. 
A)  No. The effects will be too great for us to handle. 
B)  No. Humans are not adaptable creatures. 
C)  Maybe, if the temperature change is 1°C or less. 
D)  Yes. The climate isn't expected to change enough to affect humans. 
E)  Yes, but it depends on the rate of temperature change as well as intensity. E

Question 4

Because glaciers move so slowly, they do not pose any sort of threat to society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Most of the increase in global temperatures over the past century or so can be attributed to natural changes in the Earth's tilt, orbit and wobble.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Global temperatures have fluctuated many times in the last 800,000 years causing glacial and interglacial events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Shrinking of the ice caps is not really a problem for people, just for arctic animals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The greenhouse effect is completely natural and necessary for human life to exist on Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

There is much disagreement among scientists about whether or not the Earth is warming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain how climate is related to the incidence of landslides.

Accepted Answer

Water plays an important role in many la

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an important part of how the atmosphere is warmed through the greenhouse effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiation from the Sun is absorbed by the Earth's surface. 
B)  Infrared radiation is emitted from the Earth's surface. 
C)  Infrared radiation is absorbed by carbon dioxide. 
D)  Infrared radiation is re-emitted by carbon dioxide. 
E)  Radiation from the sun is reflected by the Earth's surface. 
A)  Radiation from the Sun is absorbed by the Earth's surface. 
B)  Infrared radiation is emitted from the Earth's surface. 
C)  Infrared radiation is absorbed by carbon dioxide. 
D)  Infrared radiation is re-emitted by carbon dioxide. 
E)  Radiation from the sun is reflected by the Earth's surface.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a reason why sea level rise is a problem for humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases shoreline erosion. 
B)  It makes structures on the shoreline more vulnerable to storms. 
C)  It causes estuaries to move landward towards human structures. 
D)  It will cause the disappearance of some islands. 
E)  It will deplete fish populations. 
A)  It increases shoreline erosion. 
B)  It makes structures on the shoreline more vulnerable to storms. 
C)  It causes estuaries to move landward towards human structures. 
D)  It will cause the disappearance of some islands. 
E)  It will deplete fish populations.

Question 13

In addition to reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, scientists are working on plans to store the gases instead of releasing them into the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How do scientists measure the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere for dates prior to the 1955?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct measurements at Mauna Loa 
B)  Written records 
C)  From air bubbles in glacial ice from cores 
D)  From air bubbles in volcanic rocks 
E)  From measurements of carbon dioxide trapped in sediment from the ocean floor 
A)  Direct measurements at Mauna Loa 
B)  Written records 
C)  From air bubbles in glacial ice from cores 
D)  From air bubbles in volcanic rocks 
E)  From measurements of carbon dioxide trapped in sediment from the ocean floor

Question 15

Why do scientists think that the current global warming situation is NOT caused by natural forces?

Accepted Answer

A)  Models of the Sun show that radiation hasn't varied throughout human history. 
B)  Volcanoes have not been known to cause global climate change, only local changes. 
C)  Mathematical models show that possible natural forces aren't significant enough. 
D)  Humans are the only sources capable of changing the climate. 
E)  They don't know. They just assume that humans are the cause. 
A)  Models of the Sun show that radiation hasn't varied throughout human history. 
B)  Volcanoes have not been known to cause global climate change, only local changes. 
C)  Mathematical models show that possible natural forces aren't significant enough. 
D)  Humans are the only sources capable of changing the climate. 
E)  They don't know. They just assume that humans are the cause.

Question 16

Currently, the Earth's climate is cooling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Most scientists think that it is too late to stop global warming and that we should just deal with the effects as they come.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How have global temperatures changed over the last 800,000 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have been constant. 
B)  They have been increasing. 
C)  They have been decreasing. 
D)  They have increased and decreased many times. 
E)  There is no way to know how global temperatures have changed with our current knowledge. 
A)  They have been constant. 
B)  They have been increasing. 
C)  They have been decreasing. 
D)  They have increased and decreased many times. 
E)  There is no way to know how global temperatures have changed with our current knowledge.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with ice sheets melting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melting ice sheets adds water to the ocean, raising the sea level. 
B)  Melting ice sheets adds fresh water to the ocean, changing global ocean currents. 
C)  Some places rely on water from the ice sheets to replenish their water supply. 
D)  Melting ice sheets changes the habitat for polar bears, walruses and some sea birds. 
E)  Melting glacial ice on the Arctic Ocean will contribute most to rising sea level due to its melting directly into the ocean. 
A)  Melting ice sheets adds water to the ocean, raising the sea level. 
B)  Melting ice sheets adds fresh water to the ocean, changing global ocean currents. 
C)  Some places rely on water from the ice sheets to replenish their water supply. 
D)  Melting ice sheets changes the habitat for polar bears, walruses and some sea birds. 
E)  Melting glacial ice on the Arctic Ocean will contribute most to rising sea level due to its melting directly into the ocean.

Question 20

Explain the limitations of the Paleo-proxy record. Explain why they are used as climate data.

Accepted Answer

A disadvantage of paleoclimate proxy dat

What two factors are often used for basic classification of global climate zones?

Which of the following is a statement involving climate rather than weather?

Can humans just adapt to climate change?

Because glaciers move so slowly, they do not pose any sort of threat to society.

Most of the increase in global temperatures over the past century or so can be attributed to natural changes in the Earth's tilt, orbit and wobble.

Global temperatures have fluctuated many times in the last 800,000 years causing glacial and interglacial events.

Shrinking of the ice caps is not really a problem for people, just for arctic animals.

The greenhouse effect is completely natural and necessary for human life to exist on Earth.

There is much disagreement among scientists about whether or not the Earth is warming.

Explain how climate is related to the incidence of landslides.

Which of the following is NOT an important part of how the atmosphere is warmed through the greenhouse effect?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why sea level rise is a problem for humans?

In addition to reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, scientists are working on plans to store the gases instead of releasing them into the atmosphere.

How do scientists measure the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere for dates prior to the 1955?

Why do scientists think that the current global warming situation is NOT caused by natural forces?

Currently, the Earth's climate is cooling.

Most scientists think that it is too late to stop global warming and that we should just deal with the effects as they come.

How have global temperatures changed over the last 800,000 years?

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with ice sheets melting?

Explain the limitations of the Paleo-proxy record. Explain why they are used as climate data.

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Exam 12: Climate and Climate Change

What two factors are often used for basic classification of global climate zones?

Which of the following is a statement involving climate rather than weather?

Can humans just adapt to climate change?

Because glaciers move so slowly, they do not pose any sort of threat to society.

Most of the increase in global temperatures over the past century or so can be attributed to natural changes in the Earth's tilt, orbit and wobble.

Global temperatures have fluctuated many times in the last 800,000 years causing glacial and interglacial events.

Shrinking of the ice caps is not really a problem for people, just for arctic animals.

The greenhouse effect is completely natural and necessary for human life to exist on Earth.

There is much disagreement among scientists about whether or not the Earth is warming.

Explain how climate is related to the incidence of landslides.

Which of the following is NOT an important part of how the atmosphere is warmed through the greenhouse effect?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why sea level rise is a problem for humans?

In addition to reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, scientists are working on plans to store the gases instead of releasing them into the atmosphere.

How do scientists measure the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere for dates prior to the 1955?

Why do scientists think that the current global warming situation is NOT caused by natural forces?

Currently, the Earth's climate is cooling.

Most scientists think that it is too late to stop global warming and that we should just deal with the effects as they come.

How have global temperatures changed over the last 800,000 years?

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with ice sheets melting?

Explain the limitations of the Paleo-proxy record. Explain why they are used as climate data.

Introduction to Natural Hazards

Internal Structure of the Earth and Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes

Tsunamis

Volcanoes

Flooding

Mass Wasting

Subsidence and Soils

Atmosphere and Severe Weather

Hurricanes and Extratropical Cyclones

Coastal Hazards

Wildfires

Impacts and Extinctions

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