Question 1

What are the ecological implications of global warming?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plants and animals that are residing in fragmented habitats may not be able to move to a suitable habitat. 
B)  In general, plants and animals will probably benefit from warmer temperatures. 
C)  Since farmland may be lost, the habitats for plants and animals will increase in area. 
D)  Since biodiversity is usually higher in warmer, milder climates, it will probably be increased. 
E)  Tropical ecosystems will become dramatically warmer than they are now. 
A)  Plants and animals that are residing in fragmented habitats may not be able to move to a suitable habitat. 
B)  In general, plants and animals will probably benefit from warmer temperatures. 
C)  Since farmland may be lost, the habitats for plants and animals will increase in area. 
D)  Since biodiversity is usually higher in warmer, milder climates, it will probably be increased. 
E)  Tropical ecosystems will become dramatically warmer than they are now.

Question 2

Methane is:

Accepted Answer

A)  The main anthropogenic greenhouse gas produced worldwide. 
B)  Produced anywhere organic matter decays without oxygen. 
C)  Accumulating three times as fast as CO2 in the atmosphere. 
D)  Declining in developing countries since many of its uses have been banned. 
E)  Produced from the burning of organic material and soil microbial activity. 
A)  The main anthropogenic greenhouse gas produced worldwide. 
B)  Produced anywhere organic matter decays without oxygen. 
C)  Accumulating three times as fast as CO2 in the atmosphere. 
D)  Declining in developing countries since many of its uses have been banned. 
E)  Produced from the burning of organic material and soil microbial activity.

Question 3

All of the following are aspects of climate change except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase in Earth's average temperature. 
B)  Increase in surface ocean water temperature. 
C)  Rapid melting of the polar ice sheets and Greenland glaciers. 
D)  Declining sea level. 
E)  Accelerated rates of energy use. 
A)  Increase in Earth's average temperature. 
B)  Increase in surface ocean water temperature. 
C)  Rapid melting of the polar ice sheets and Greenland glaciers. 
D)  Declining sea level. 
E)  Accelerated rates of energy use.

Question 4

Which of these is NOT among our most important greenhouse gases?

Accepted Answer

A)  sulfur dioxide 
B)  methane (CH4) 
C)  nitrous oxide (N2O) 
D)  fluorine gases (such as CFCs) 
E)  carbon dioxide (CO2) 
A)  sulfur dioxide 
B)  methane (CH4) 
C)  nitrous oxide (N2O) 
D)  fluorine gases (such as CFCs) 
E)  carbon dioxide (CO2)

Question 5

Most of the excessive carbon dioxide that is expected to cause global warming is generated by

Accepted Answer

A)  green plants. 
B)  burning of fossil fuels. 
C)  production of cement and clearing of forests. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  burning of fossil fuels and production of cement and clearing of forests only. 
A)  green plants. 
B)  burning of fossil fuels. 
C)  production of cement and clearing of forests. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  burning of fossil fuels and production of cement and clearing of forests only.

What are the ecological implications of global warming?

Methane is:

All of the following are aspects of climate change except:

Which of these is NOT among our most important greenhouse gases?

Most of the excessive carbon dioxide that is expected to cause global warming is generated by

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Exam 9: Climate

What are the ecological implications of global warming?

Methane is:

All of the following are aspects of climate change except:

Which of these is NOT among our most important greenhouse gases?

Most of the excessive carbon dioxide that is expected to cause global warming is generated by

Understanding Our Environment

Environmental Systems: Matter and Energy of Life

Evolution, Species Interactions, and Biological Communities

Human Populations

Biomes and Biodiversity

Environmental Conservation: Forests, Grasslands, Parks, and Nature Preserves

Food and Agriculture

Environmental Health and Toxicology

Air Pollution

Water: Resources and Pollution

Environmental Geology and Earth Resources

Energy

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Economics and Urbanization

Environmental Policy and Sustainability

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