Question 1

Concerned individuals can reduce their personal contribution to greenhouse gas emissions by doing all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) install low flow plumbing fixtures. 
B) planting trees and increasing green space areas. 
C) purchase recycled products. 
D) reducing the area covered by pavement or structures (houses, garages, pools, decks, etc)in urban and suburban areas. 
E) use of compact fluorescent light bulbs in place of incandescent bulbs. 
A) install low flow plumbing fixtures. 
B) planting trees and increasing green space areas. 
C) purchase recycled products. 
D) reducing the area covered by pavement or structures (houses, garages, pools, decks, etc)in urban and suburban areas. 
E) use of compact fluorescent light bulbs in place of incandescent bulbs.

Question 2

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)  atmosphere 
B)  biosphere 
C)  cryosphere 
D)  geosphere 
E)  lithosphere 
A)  atmosphere 
B)  biosphere 
C)  cryosphere 
D)  geosphere 
E)  lithosphere

Question 3

All of the following are organisms mostly likely to be directly affected by ocean acidification except:

Accepted Answer

A) coccolithophores. 
B) fishes. 
C) pteropods. 
D) urchins. 
E) hard corals. 
A) coccolithophores. 
B) fishes. 
C) pteropods. 
D) urchins. 
E) hard corals.

Question 4

Match the term or phrase with the best descriptor. Use each answer once, more than once, or not at all.
-IPCC

Accepted Answer

A) study of ancient rocks 
B) methane and nitrous oxide 
C) model of heat exchange for Earth and atmosphere 
D) oil and natural gas 
E) process that influences the temperature of Earth's surface and atmosphere
F)voluntary international accord to limit greenhouse gas emissions
G)UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
H)study of ancient climates
I)Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 
A) study of ancient rocks 
B) methane and nitrous oxide 
C) model of heat exchange for Earth and atmosphere 
D) oil and natural gas 
E) process that influences the temperature of Earth's surface and atmosphere
F)voluntary international accord to limit greenhouse gas emissions
G)UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
H)study of ancient climates
I)Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Question 5

A decrease in cloud cover due to a higher moisture content in the atmosphere is an example of a positive-feedback loop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the role of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Accepted Answer

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate C

Question 7

Match the term or phrase with the best descriptor. Use each answer once, more than once, or not at all.
-chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Accepted Answer

A) movement of Earth's tectonic plates 
B) volcanic eruptions 
C) combustion of fossil fuels 
D) refrigerants 
E) changes in solar energy
F)variations in Earth's orbit
G)agriculture 
A) movement of Earth's tectonic plates 
B) volcanic eruptions 
C) combustion of fossil fuels 
D) refrigerants 
E) changes in solar energy
F)variations in Earth's orbit
G)agriculture

Question 8

Which of the following atmospheric constituents has the greatest ability to absorb heat on a per-mole basis?

Accepted Answer

A) carbon dioxide (CO₂) 
B) chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) 
C) methane (CH₄) 
D) ozone (O₃) 
E) water vapor (H₂O) 
A) carbon dioxide (CO₂) 
B) chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) 
C) methane (CH₄) 
D) ozone (O₃) 
E) water vapor (H₂O)

Question 9

Hazards associated with sea level rise include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) drowning of beaches. 
B) accelerated coastal erosion. 
C) permanent inland flooding. 
D) increasing damage from storms. 
E) All of the above are correct. 
A) drowning of beaches. 
B) accelerated coastal erosion. 
C) permanent inland flooding. 
D) increasing damage from storms. 
E) All of the above are correct.

Question 10

Match the term or phrase with the best descriptor. Use each answer once, more than once, or not at all.
-Milankovitch cycle

Accepted Answer

A) movement of Earth's tectonic plates 
B) volcanic eruptions 
C) combustion of fossil fuels 
D) refrigerants 
E) changes in solar energy
F)variations in Earth's orbit
G)agriculture 
A) movement of Earth's tectonic plates 
B) volcanic eruptions 
C) combustion of fossil fuels 
D) refrigerants 
E) changes in solar energy
F)variations in Earth's orbit
G)agriculture

Question 11

The concentration of methane (natural gas)exhibits the greatest current rate of increase compared to other greenhouse gases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is not an effect of climate change in the oceans?

Accepted Answer

A) decreasing ocean acidity 
B) increasing ocean temperatures 
C) increasing hurricane intensity 
D) changes in deep-water circulation 
E) melting of polar ice 
A) decreasing ocean acidity 
B) increasing ocean temperatures 
C) increasing hurricane intensity 
D) changes in deep-water circulation 
E) melting of polar ice

Question 13

Volcanic eruptions have no impact on global climate patterns, they only affect local climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Since 1750, the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere has increased by almost:

Accepted Answer

A) 10%. 
B) 20%. 
C) 30%. 
D) 40%. 
E) 50%. 
A) 10%. 
B) 20%. 
C) 30%. 
D) 40%. 
E) 50%.

Question 15

The oceans have absorbed the majority of the increased heat in the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Over the past 30 years, Earth's average surface temperature has risen by:

Accepted Answer

A) 0)1°C. 
B) 0)6°C. 
C) 2)0°C. 
D) 2)6°C. 
E) 4)0°C. 
A) 0)1°C. 
B) 0)6°C. 
C) 2)0°C. 
D) 2)6°C. 
E) 4)0°C.

Question 17

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)  Antarctic and Greenland ice sheet melting 
B)  deep ocean water thermal expansion 
C)  melting of terrestrial glaciers and ice caps 
D)  surface ocean water thermal expansion 
E)  tectonic uplifting 
A)  Antarctic and Greenland ice sheet melting 
B)  deep ocean water thermal expansion 
C)  melting of terrestrial glaciers and ice caps 
D)  surface ocean water thermal expansion 
E)  tectonic uplifting

Question 18

Natural causes for global climate change include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) changes in solar input. 
B) increase in elevation. 
C) tectonic plate movement. 
D) variation in the Earth's orbit. 
E) volcanic activity. 
A) changes in solar input. 
B) increase in elevation. 
C) tectonic plate movement. 
D) variation in the Earth's orbit. 
E) volcanic activity.

Question 19

Discuss the sources of information used by scientists to reconstruct climatic data prior to the era of modern climate records.

Accepted Answer

Scientists collect data about paleoclima

Question 20

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in deep water circulation 
B)  decreased hurricane intensity 
C)  increased ocean acidity 
D)  polar ice melting 
E)  sea level rise 
A)  changes in deep water circulation 
B)  decreased hurricane intensity 
C)  increased ocean acidity 
D)  polar ice melting 
E)  sea level rise

Concerned individuals can reduce their personal contribution to greenhouse gas emissions by doing all of the following except:

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

All of the following are organisms mostly likely to be directly affected by ocean acidification except:

Match the term or phrase with the best descriptor. Use each answer once, more than once, or not at all. -IPCC

A decrease in cloud cover due to a higher moisture content in the atmosphere is an example of a positive-feedback loop.

Describe the role of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Match the term or phrase with the best descriptor. Use each answer once, more than once, or not at all. -chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Which of the following atmospheric constituents has the greatest ability to absorb heat on a per-mole basis?

Hazards associated with sea level rise include all of the following except:

Match the term or phrase with the best descriptor. Use each answer once, more than once, or not at all. -Milankovitch cycle

The concentration of methane (natural gas)exhibits the greatest current rate of increase compared to other greenhouse gases.

Which of the following is not an effect of climate change in the oceans?

Volcanic eruptions have no impact on global climate patterns, they only affect local climate.

Since 1750, the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere has increased by almost:

The oceans have absorbed the majority of the increased heat in the atmosphere.

Over the past 30 years, Earth's average surface temperature has risen by:

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

Natural causes for global climate change include all of the following except:

Discuss the sources of information used by scientists to reconstruct climatic data prior to the era of modern climate records.

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

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Exam 16: The Oceans and Climate Change

Concerned individuals can reduce their personal contribution to greenhouse gas emissions by doing all of the following except:

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

All of the following are organisms mostly likely to be directly affected by ocean acidification except:

Match the term or phrase with the best descriptor. Use each answer once, more than once, or not at all. -IPCC

A decrease in cloud cover due to a higher moisture content in the atmosphere is an example of a positive-feedback loop.

Describe the role of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Match the term or phrase with the best descriptor. Use each answer once, more than once, or not at all. -chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Which of the following atmospheric constituents has the greatest ability to absorb heat on a per-mole basis?

Hazards associated with sea level rise include all of the following except:

Match the term or phrase with the best descriptor. Use each answer once, more than once, or not at all. -Milankovitch cycle

The concentration of methane (natural gas)exhibits the greatest current rate of increase compared to other greenhouse gases.

Which of the following is not an effect of climate change in the oceans?

Volcanic eruptions have no impact on global climate patterns, they only affect local climate.

Since 1750, the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere has increased by almost:

The oceans have absorbed the majority of the increased heat in the atmosphere.

Over the past 30 years, Earth's average surface temperature has risen by:

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

Natural causes for global climate change include all of the following except:

Discuss the sources of information used by scientists to reconstruct climatic data prior to the era of modern climate records.

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

Introduction to Planet Earth

Plate Tectonics and the Ocean Floor

Marine Provinces

Marine Sediments

Water and Seawater

Air-Sea Interaction

Ocean Circulation

Waves and Water Dynamics

Tides

The Coast: Beaches and Shoreline Processes

The Coastal Ocean

Marine Life and the Marine Environment

Biological Productivity and Energy Transfer

Animals of the Pelagic Environment

Animals of the Benthic Environment

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