Question 1

An increase in average global temperature can NOT cause ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  some areas to warm quickly 
B)  some areas to cool dramatically 
C)  some areas to warm slowly 
D)  All of the above 
A)  some areas to warm quickly 
B)  some areas to cool dramatically 
C)  some areas to warm slowly 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

Carbon-emitting fuels are taxed in British Columbia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If atmospheric CO2 doubled, ________ would NOT occur inside Canadian vegetation boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in the area covered by tundra 
B)  an increase in the area covered by boreal forests 
C)  an increase in semi-arid land 
D)  an increase in temperate forests 
A)  a decrease in the area covered by tundra 
B)  an increase in the area covered by boreal forests 
C)  an increase in semi-arid land 
D)  an increase in temperate forests

Question 4

Since 1980, most of the world's glaciers have lost more mass than they have gained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Outline the scientific evidence related to climate change.

Accepted Answer

The following summarizes the evidence fo

Question 6

Incidence of infectious diseases may increase as a result of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  warmer temperatures 
B)  earlier springs 
C)  more rainfall 
D)  All of the above 
A)  warmer temperatures 
B)  earlier springs 
C)  more rainfall 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

The Canadian plan for implementing the Kyoto Protocol does NOT include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a commitment to alternative energy development 
B)  subsidies to install energy-efficient windows 
C)  taxing private vehicles such as sports utility vehicles 
D)  requiring major industrial emitters to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions 
A)  a commitment to alternative energy development 
B)  subsidies to install energy-efficient windows 
C)  taxing private vehicles such as sports utility vehicles 
D)  requiring major industrial emitters to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions

Question 8

________ is an example of climate engineering.

Accepted Answer

A)  Energy management such as employing alternative energy solutions 
B)  Soil management such as reducing erosion 
C)  Solar radiation management such as cloud seeding 
D)  Forest management such as reducing deforestation 
A)  Energy management such as employing alternative energy solutions 
B)  Soil management such as reducing erosion 
C)  Solar radiation management such as cloud seeding 
D)  Forest management such as reducing deforestation

Question 9

The world's average temperature was ________ warmer at the end of the twentieth century than at its beginning.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.05 
B)  2.0 
C)  1.5 
D)  0.6 
A)  0.05 
B)  2.0 
C)  1.5 
D)  0.6

Question 10

Degradation of permafrost would cause ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower load capacity for winter roads 
B)  reduced stability of frozen winter roads 
C)  shorter season for winter roads 
D)  All of the above 
A)  lower load capacity for winter roads 
B)  reduced stability of frozen winter roads 
C)  shorter season for winter roads 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

Tactics used by climate change deniers include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  suggesting that no clear cause-effect relationship exists 
B)  assembling surveys of researchers critical of climate change science 
C)  "Astroturf campaigns" 
D)  All of the above 
A)  suggesting that no clear cause-effect relationship exists 
B)  assembling surveys of researchers critical of climate change science 
C)  "Astroturf campaigns" 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

If water levels drop due to climate change, there could be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in mortality of spawning salmon 
B)  damaged gravel beds due to flash floods from increased rainstorms 
C)  reduced conditions for warm-water species 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  an increase in mortality of spawning salmon 
B)  damaged gravel beds due to flash floods from increased rainstorms 
C)  reduced conditions for warm-water species 
D)  Both a and b

Question 13

Temperature, precipitation, winds, pressure, and humidity combine to make ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  climate adaptation 
B)  global warming 
C)  climate change 
D)  weather 
A)  climate adaptation 
B)  global warming 
C)  climate change 
D)  weather

Question 14

Signing of an emissions reduction agreement in 2014 by the United States and China ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stabilized the emission reduction targets for the United States 
B)  was the first time China had agreed to a schedule to reduce emissions 
C)  confirmed that Canada, India, and Brazil work in concert with the US 
D)  China would continue increasing GHG emissions for 10 more years 
A)  stabilized the emission reduction targets for the United States 
B)  was the first time China had agreed to a schedule to reduce emissions 
C)  confirmed that Canada, India, and Brazil work in concert with the US 
D)  China would continue increasing GHG emissions for 10 more years

Question 15

What are some of the challenges of effectively communicating information on climate change to the public?

Accepted Answer

1. Climate change is a complex issue, an

An increase in average global temperature can NOT cause ________.

Carbon-emitting fuels are taxed in British Columbia.

If atmospheric CO₂ doubled, ________ would NOT occur inside Canadian vegetation boundaries.

Since 1980, most of the world's glaciers have lost more mass than they have gained.

Outline the scientific evidence related to climate change.

Incidence of infectious diseases may increase as a result of ________.

The Canadian plan for implementing the Kyoto Protocol does NOT include ________.

________ is an example of climate engineering.

The world's average temperature was ________ warmer at the end of the twentieth century than at its beginning.

Degradation of permafrost would cause ________.

Tactics used by climate change deniers include ________.

If water levels drop due to climate change, there could be ________.

Temperature, precipitation, winds, pressure, and humidity combine to make ________.

Signing of an emissions reduction agreement in 2014 by the United States and China ________.

What are some of the challenges of effectively communicating information on climate change to the public?

Environment, Resources, and Society

Responding to Global Environmental Change

Energy Flows and Ecosystems

Ecosystems Are Dynamic

Ecosystems and Matter Cycling

Planning and Management Perspectives

Planning and Management: Processes and Methods

Oceans and Fisheries

Forests

Agriculture

Water

Minerals and Energy

Urban Environmental Management

Endangered Species and Protected Areas

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Exam 8: Climate Change

An increase in average global temperature can NOT cause ________.

Carbon-emitting fuels are taxed in British Columbia.

If atmospheric CO2 doubled, ________ would NOT occur inside Canadian vegetation boundaries.

Since 1980, most of the world's glaciers have lost more mass than they have gained.

Outline the scientific evidence related to climate change.

Incidence of infectious diseases may increase as a result of ________.

The Canadian plan for implementing the Kyoto Protocol does NOT include ________.

________ is an example of climate engineering.

The world's average temperature was ________ warmer at the end of the twentieth century than at its beginning.

Degradation of permafrost would cause ________.

Tactics used by climate change deniers include ________.

If water levels drop due to climate change, there could be ________.

Temperature, precipitation, winds, pressure, and humidity combine to make ________.

Signing of an emissions reduction agreement in 2014 by the United States and China ________.

What are some of the challenges of effectively communicating information on climate change to the public?

Environment, Resources, and Society

Responding to Global Environmental Change

Energy Flows and Ecosystems

Ecosystems Are Dynamic

Ecosystems and Matter Cycling

Planning and Management Perspectives

Planning and Management: Processes and Methods

Oceans and Fisheries

Forests

Agriculture

Water

Minerals and Energy

Urban Environmental Management

Endangered Species and Protected Areas

Filters

If atmospheric CO₂ doubled, ________ would NOT occur inside Canadian vegetation boundaries.