Question 1

Canada is on track to meet its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements describes the predominant atmospheric conditions at the South Pole?

Accepted Answer

A)  low atmospheric pressure because the air is cold and moist 
B)  low atmospheric pressure because the air is cold and dry 
C)  high atmospheric pressure because the air is cold and moist 
D)  high atmospheric pressure because the air is cold and dry 
E)  high atmospheric pressure because the air is warm and dry 
A)  low atmospheric pressure because the air is cold and moist 
B)  low atmospheric pressure because the air is cold and dry 
C)  high atmospheric pressure because the air is cold and moist 
D)  high atmospheric pressure because the air is cold and dry 
E)  high atmospheric pressure because the air is warm and dry

Question 3

The last major glacial interval,which was a little warmer than today,occurred 125 000 years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

While accepting that global climate change could have negative implications on the world,what are your thoughts on how Canada may be influenced? From a selfish perspective,is climate change a good thing for Canada?

Accepted Answer

It is always an interesting question to

Question 5

The Earth's surface can only radiate long wave radiation ________,but the atmosphere radiates long wave radiation ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  upward, downward 
B)  upward, in all directions 
C)  downward, upward 
D)  upward, perpendicular to the upward flow of energy 
E)  upward, at right angles to the upward flow of energy 
A)  upward, downward 
B)  upward, in all directions 
C)  downward, upward 
D)  upward, perpendicular to the upward flow of energy 
E)  upward, at right angles to the upward flow of energy

Question 6

How does ozone form?

Accepted Answer

From collisions of O

Question 7

A top priority in carbon sequestration is the removal of carbon dioxide produced by burning coal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The difference between climate change and most other hazards is that

Accepted Answer

A)  climate change is a continuous process that is being amplified by human activities. 
B)  climate change is an episodic process that is being amplified by human activities. 
C)  climate change cannot be predicted. 
D)  climate change will not affect our health or safety. 
E)  climate change will not affect the survival of many species. 
A)  climate change is a continuous process that is being amplified by human activities. 
B)  climate change is an episodic process that is being amplified by human activities. 
C)  climate change cannot be predicted. 
D)  climate change will not affect our health or safety. 
E)  climate change will not affect the survival of many species.

Question 9

If the tilt (obliquity)of the Earth increased

Accepted Answer

A)  summers would be hotter in the Southern Hemisphere and cooler in the Northern Hemisphere. 
B)  winters would be colder in the Northern Hemisphere and warmer in the Southern Hemisphere. 
C)  the Northern Hemisphere would receive more solar radiation annually than the Southern Hemisphere. 
D)  seasonal contrast in both hemispheres would increase. 
E)  seasonal contrast in both hemispheres would decrease. 
A)  summers would be hotter in the Southern Hemisphere and cooler in the Northern Hemisphere. 
B)  winters would be colder in the Northern Hemisphere and warmer in the Southern Hemisphere. 
C)  the Northern Hemisphere would receive more solar radiation annually than the Southern Hemisphere. 
D)  seasonal contrast in both hemispheres would increase. 
E)  seasonal contrast in both hemispheres would decrease.

Question 10

The ice loss at the margins of the Greenland Ice Sheet are primarily caused by a reduction in snowfall at its center.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How did scientists estimate variations in solar output in the past,before direct measurements?

Accepted Answer

A)  by measuring carbon-14 concentrations in tree rings 
B)  by measuring carbon dioxide concentrations in ice cores 
C)  by measuring ozone concentrations in ice cores 
D)  by measuring the changing extent of Arctic sea ice 
E)  by measuring changes in distribution of terrestrial plants 
A)  by measuring carbon-14 concentrations in tree rings 
B)  by measuring carbon dioxide concentrations in ice cores 
C)  by measuring ozone concentrations in ice cores 
D)  by measuring the changing extent of Arctic sea ice 
E)  by measuring changes in distribution of terrestrial plants

Question 12

List two natural sources of methane to the atmosphere and two sources of methane related to human activities.

Accepted Answer

Natural: bacterial decay under anoxic co

Question 13

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 23 degrees C 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 23 degrees C F and sunny.

Question 14

Construct a positive feedback loop whereby an increase in temperature causes responses in the climate system that result in a further increase in temperature.

Accepted Answer

Students could come up with different an

Question 15

Of the following,which is the best description of the greenhouse effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  the transmission of ultraviolet radiation from the Sun 
B)  the reflection of ultraviolet radiation from the Sun 
C)  the absorption of ultraviolet radiation from the Sun 
D)  the absorption of infrared radiation by the atmosphere 
E)  the destruction of the ozone layer by absorption of ultraviolet radiation 
A)  the transmission of ultraviolet radiation from the Sun 
B)  the reflection of ultraviolet radiation from the Sun 
C)  the absorption of ultraviolet radiation from the Sun 
D)  the absorption of infrared radiation by the atmosphere 
E)  the destruction of the ozone layer by absorption of ultraviolet radiation

Question 16

The most promising option for carbon sequestration is

Accepted Answer

A)  planting more trees. 
B)  fertilizing phytoplankton with iron. 
C)  reduction in the use of coal. 
D)  storage below ground in geologic formations. 
E)  removing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. 
A)  planting more trees. 
B)  fertilizing phytoplankton with iron. 
C)  reduction in the use of coal. 
D)  storage below ground in geologic formations. 
E)  removing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere.

Question 17

List three anthropogenic sources of methane.

Accepted Answer

Coal mines,oil wells

Question 18

Most natural greenhouse warming is due to

Accepted Answer

A)  variations in Milankovitch Cycles. 
B)  absorption of infrared radiation by water vapour. 
C)  an increase in volcanic activity. 
D)  a decrease in ozone. 
E)  changes in the concentrations of permanent gases. 
A)  variations in Milankovitch Cycles. 
B)  absorption of infrared radiation by water vapour. 
C)  an increase in volcanic activity. 
D)  a decrease in ozone. 
E)  changes in the concentrations of permanent gases.

Canada is on track to meet its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol.

Which of the following statements describes the predominant atmospheric conditions at the South Pole?

The last major glacial interval,which was a little warmer than today,occurred 125 000 years ago.

While accepting that global climate change could have negative implications on the world,what are your thoughts on how Canada may be influenced? From a selfish perspective,is climate change a good thing for Canada?

The Earth's surface can only radiate long wave radiation ,but the atmosphere radiates long wave radiation .

How does ozone form?

A top priority in carbon sequestration is the removal of carbon dioxide produced by burning coal.

The difference between climate change and most other hazards is that

If the tilt (obliquity)of the Earth increased

The ice loss at the margins of the Greenland Ice Sheet are primarily caused by a reduction in snowfall at its center.

How did scientists estimate variations in solar output in the past,before direct measurements?

List two natural sources of methane to the atmosphere and two sources of methane related to human activities.

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

Construct a positive feedback loop whereby an increase in temperature causes responses in the climate system that result in a further increase in temperature.

Of the following,which is the best description of the greenhouse effect?

The most promising option for carbon sequestration is

List three anthropogenic sources of methane.

Most natural greenhouse warming is due to

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Canada is on track to meet its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol.

Which of the following statements describes the predominant atmospheric conditions at the South Pole?

The last major glacial interval,which was a little warmer than today,occurred 125 000 years ago.

While accepting that global climate change could have negative implications on the world,what are your thoughts on how Canada may be influenced? From a selfish perspective,is climate change a good thing for Canada?

The Earth's surface can only radiate long wave radiation ________,but the atmosphere radiates long wave radiation ________.

How does ozone form?

A top priority in carbon sequestration is the removal of carbon dioxide produced by burning coal.

The difference between climate change and most other hazards is that

If the tilt (obliquity)of the Earth increased

The ice loss at the margins of the Greenland Ice Sheet are primarily caused by a reduction in snowfall at its center.

How did scientists estimate variations in solar output in the past,before direct measurements?

List two natural sources of methane to the atmosphere and two sources of methane related to human activities.

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

Construct a positive feedback loop whereby an increase in temperature causes responses in the climate system that result in a further increase in temperature.

Of the following,which is the best description of the greenhouse effect?

The most promising option for carbon sequestration is

List three anthropogenic sources of methane.

Most natural greenhouse warming is due to

Introduction to Natural Hazards

Internal Structure of Earth and Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes

Tsunamis

Volcanoes and Volcanic Eruptions

Landslides

Snow Avalanches

Subsidence and Soil Expansion and Contraction

River Flooding

Atmosphere and Severe Weather

Hurricanes and Extratropical Cyclones

Waves, Currents, and Coastlines

Wildfires

Meteorite Impacts and Extinctions

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The Earth's surface can only radiate long wave radiation ,but the atmosphere radiates long wave radiation .