Question 1

The fact that chlorine atoms do not persist for long periods in the stratosphere helps to limit their destructive potential for ozone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Identify and discuss at least three ways in which climate change might adversely affect human societies.Be sure to give specific examples.

Accepted Answer

Climate change can adversely affect huma

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the three schools of thought regarding action on climate change?

Accepted Answer

A) Act now to satisfice. 
B) Act now with no regrets. 
C) Act now to minimize risks. 
D) Do not take action until you are certain. 
A) Act now to satisfice. 
B) Act now with no regrets. 
C) Act now to minimize risks. 
D) Do not take action until you are certain.

Question 4

The ozone layer in the stratosphere functions to:

Accepted Answer

A) protect us from harmful UV-B rays. 
B) increase free radicals in the body. 
C) decrease photosynthesis. 
D) none of the above 
A) protect us from harmful UV-B rays. 
B) increase free radicals in the body. 
C) decrease photosynthesis. 
D) none of the above

Question 5

The Kyoto Protocol is significant because it required signatory nations to commit to reducing their emissions by one third.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Kyoto Protocol has several weaknesses,including:

Accepted Answer

A) a weak goal of 5.2% reduction in emissions. 
B) the fact that the MDCs were able to successfully lobby for "flexibility loopholes." 
C) the fact that it allowed for emissions trading among countries. 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) a weak goal of 5.2% reduction in emissions. 
B) the fact that the MDCs were able to successfully lobby for "flexibility loopholes." 
C) the fact that it allowed for emissions trading among countries. 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 7

Compare and contrast the strategies of adaptation,mitigation,and geoengineering.Which strategy appears to be most useful,and why?

Accepted Answer

Adaptation, mitigation, and geoengineeri

Question 8

Space mirrors are one type of geoengineering option to counteract climate change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The notion that well-functioning markets not hampered by excessive regulations will address climate change problems is an example of a "paradigmatic frame."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Most scientific knowledge about greenhouse gases in maintaining the earth's temperature is relatively new.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Suppose that one group considers a 50% chance of climate change to be a low probability,while another group considers 50% to be a very high probability.This illustrates possible uncertainty based on semantics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A general circulation model represents an attempt to mathematically model changes in temperature,humidity,wind speed,soil moisture,and sea ice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following provide evidence of increased global temperatures?

Accepted Answer

A) melting ice caps in the Andes,Rockies,Alps and Kilimanjaro 
B) longer growing seasons in Europe and North America 
C) bleached coral reefs 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) melting ice caps in the Andes,Rockies,Alps and Kilimanjaro 
B) longer growing seasons in Europe and North America 
C) bleached coral reefs 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 14

CFCs can be used in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A) refrigerants 
B) solvents 
C) propellants 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) refrigerants 
B) solvents 
C) propellants 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 15

Scientific uncertainty sometimes makes it difficult to understand climate change because:

Accepted Answer

A) skepticism is a key characteristic of the scientific process itself,therefore,scientists do not easily rush to conclusions. 
B) comparisons can be difficult when problems are framed in different ways. 
C) theories that make opposing predictions are sometimes equally plausible. 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) skepticism is a key characteristic of the scientific process itself,therefore,scientists do not easily rush to conclusions. 
B) comparisons can be difficult when problems are framed in different ways. 
C) theories that make opposing predictions are sometimes equally plausible. 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 16

The Kyoto Protocol is significant because:

Accepted Answer

A) the United States was the first to sign the Accord. 
B) the LDC nations,including India and China,were very strong supporters-this paved the way for other LDC nations to sign. 
C) it legally committed industrial nations to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases early in the twenty-first century. 
D) none of the above 
A) the United States was the first to sign the Accord. 
B) the LDC nations,including India and China,were very strong supporters-this paved the way for other LDC nations to sign. 
C) it legally committed industrial nations to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases early in the twenty-first century. 
D) none of the above

Question 17

The greenhouse effect can be used to explain the cold climate of Mars.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The 1987 Montreal Protocol is significant because:

Accepted Answer

A) a number of nations signed an agreement to cut their use of CFCs. 
B) Europe and the U.S.indicated that they would eliminate methane gases by 2025. 
C) the U.S.committed to eliminating fossil fuel use by 2015. 
D) a and b 
E) b and c 
A) a number of nations signed an agreement to cut their use of CFCs. 
B) Europe and the U.S.indicated that they would eliminate methane gases by 2025. 
C) the U.S.committed to eliminating fossil fuel use by 2015. 
D) a and b 
E) b and c

Question 19

Wedge analysis is a type of mitigation strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Herbert Simon coined the term "bounded rationality."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The fact that chlorine atoms do not persist for long periods in the stratosphere helps to limit their destructive potential for ozone.

Identify and discuss at least three ways in which climate change might adversely affect human societies.Be sure to give specific examples.

Which of the following is not one of the three schools of thought regarding action on climate change?

The ozone layer in the stratosphere functions to:

The Kyoto Protocol is significant because it required signatory nations to commit to reducing their emissions by one third.

The Kyoto Protocol has several weaknesses,including:

Compare and contrast the strategies of adaptation,mitigation,and geoengineering.Which strategy appears to be most useful,and why?

Space mirrors are one type of geoengineering option to counteract climate change.

The notion that well-functioning markets not hampered by excessive regulations will address climate change problems is an example of a "paradigmatic frame."

Most scientific knowledge about greenhouse gases in maintaining the earth's temperature is relatively new.

Suppose that one group considers a 50% chance of climate change to be a low probability,while another group considers 50% to be a very high probability.This illustrates possible uncertainty based on semantics.

A general circulation model represents an attempt to mathematically model changes in temperature,humidity,wind speed,soil moisture,and sea ice.

Which of the following provide evidence of increased global temperatures?

CFCs can be used in which of the following ways?

Scientific uncertainty sometimes makes it difficult to understand climate change because:

The Kyoto Protocol is significant because:

The greenhouse effect can be used to explain the cold climate of Mars.

The 1987 Montreal Protocol is significant because:

Wedge analysis is a type of mitigation strategy.

Herbert Simon coined the term "bounded rationality."

Environment, human Systems, and Social Science

Humans and the Resources of the Earth: Sources and Sinks

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Population, environment, and Food

Globalization, inequality, and Sustainability

Transforming Structures: Markets and Politics

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Exam 3: Climate Change, science, and Risk

The fact that chlorine atoms do not persist for long periods in the stratosphere helps to limit their destructive potential for ozone.

Identify and discuss at least three ways in which climate change might adversely affect human societies.Be sure to give specific examples.

Which of the following is not one of the three schools of thought regarding action on climate change?

The ozone layer in the stratosphere functions to:

The Kyoto Protocol is significant because it required signatory nations to commit to reducing their emissions by one third.

The Kyoto Protocol has several weaknesses,including:

Compare and contrast the strategies of adaptation,mitigation,and geoengineering.Which strategy appears to be most useful,and why?

Space mirrors are one type of geoengineering option to counteract climate change.

The notion that well-functioning markets not hampered by excessive regulations will address climate change problems is an example of a "paradigmatic frame."

Most scientific knowledge about greenhouse gases in maintaining the earth's temperature is relatively new.

Suppose that one group considers a 50% chance of climate change to be a low probability,while another group considers 50% to be a very high probability.This illustrates possible uncertainty based on semantics.

A general circulation model represents an attempt to mathematically model changes in temperature,humidity,wind speed,soil moisture,and sea ice.

Which of the following provide evidence of increased global temperatures?

CFCs can be used in which of the following ways?

Scientific uncertainty sometimes makes it difficult to understand climate change because:

The Kyoto Protocol is significant because:

The greenhouse effect can be used to explain the cold climate of Mars.

The 1987 Montreal Protocol is significant because:

Wedge analysis is a type of mitigation strategy.

Herbert Simon coined the term "bounded rationality."

Environment, human Systems, and Social Science

Humans and the Resources of the Earth: Sources and Sinks

Energy and Society

Population, environment, and Food

Globalization, inequality, and Sustainability

Transforming Structures: Markets and Politics

Environmentalism: Ideology and Collective Action

Filters