Question 1

Which of the following is a policy initiative of Germany to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions?

Accepted Answer

A)  a tax on motor freight per distance traveled
B)  a tax on the use of energy sources such as coal,coke,and lignite
C)  low interest loans for the installation of solar energy technology
D)  setting a goal to provide 80% of electricity from renewable resources by 2050
E)  All statements are correct.

Question 2

The geologic evidence that much of North America and Europe was covered with glaciers until about 10,000 years ago provided evidence that

Accepted Answer

A)  there has been great change in climate during the time humans have been present.
B)  sea level fell because water was tied up in glaciers.
C)  the kinds of plants and animals present at the time were adapted to cooler temperatures.
D)  All of these statements are correct.
E)  None of these statements is correct.

Question 3

Carbon dioxide is the most abundant greenhouse gas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Organization that assesses the state of knowledge about climate change

Accepted Answer

A)  Greenhouse effect.
B)  Carbon dioxide.
C)  climate change.
D)  Methane.
E)  CFCs.F) Global warming.G) greenhouse gases.H) Kyoto Protocol.I) MethaneJ) IPCC.K) Nitrous oxide.

Question 5

According to NASA,if there was no carbon dioxide in the atmosphere,Earth's temperature would be about -18°C.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the IPCC,all of the following are likely to happen as a result of a warming planet EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased risk of flooding.
B)  increased risk of illness and death due to heat.
C)  increased agricultural productivity.
D)  increased number of severe weather events.

Question 7

Poorer nations are less vulnerable to the consequences of global warming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Climate evidence dating back 160,000 years indicates a close correlation between the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and global temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere through the use of fertilizers and fossil fuels

Accepted Answer

A)  Greenhouse effect.
B)  Carbon dioxide.
C)  climate change.
D)  Methane.
E)  CFCs.F) Global warming.G) greenhouse gases.H) Kyoto Protocol.I) MethaneJ) IPCC.K) Nitrous oxide.

Question 10

The ice sheets covering Antarctica and Greenland are growing each year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A policy to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions causes some groups of people to reject such a policy.Why might this be true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of fossil fuels must decrease.
B)  The science behind climate change is weak.
C)  Climate change is hard to understand.
D)  None of these statements is correct.

Question 12

The average temperature on Earth has increased by over 2°C since 1980.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The pH of the ocean has decreased by 0.1 pH units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Since the burning or decomposition of trees releases carbon dioxide,deforestation can be considered a source of the greenhouse gases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following countries has the highest carbon dioxide releases per person?

Accepted Answer

A)  China
B)  United States
C)  India
D)  Germany

Question 16

In order to prevent continued warming of the Earth

Accepted Answer

A)  release of carbon dioxide must decline.
B)  use of fossil fuels must decline.
C)  countries must agree that there is a problem and be willing to make changes.
D)  All of these statements are correct.

Question 17

The two greenhouse gases that have the greatest impact on climate change are

Accepted Answer

A)  Chlorofluorocarbons and methane.
B)  Methane and water vapor.
C)  Nitrous oxide and methane.
D)  Methane and carbon dioxide.

Question 18

Over the years the number of cold days has decreased and the number of warm days has increased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Within the United States,the Pacific coast is the most vulnerable to a rise in sea level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

By 2100,the IPCC projects that sea level will rise by 26 to 98 centimeters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Since the burning or decomposition of trees releases carbon dioxide,deforestation can be considered a source of the greenhouse gases.

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The ice sheets covering Antarctica and Greenland are growing each year.

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The two greenhouse gases that have the greatest impact on climate change are

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The average temperature on Earth has increased by over 2°C since 1980.

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Which of the following best matches the description? -Greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere through the use of fertilizers and fossil fuels

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By 2100,the IPCC projects that sea level will rise by 26 to 98 centimeters.

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Which of the following is a policy initiative of Germany to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions?

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According to the IPCC,all of the following are likely to happen as a result of a warming planet EXCEPT:

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Within the United States,the Pacific coast is the most vulnerable to a rise in sea level.

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Over the years the number of cold days has decreased and the number of warm days has increased.

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In order to prevent continued warming of the Earth

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According to NASA,if there was no carbon dioxide in the atmosphere,Earth's temperature would be about -18°C.

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A policy to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions causes some groups of people to reject such a policy.Why might this be true?

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Poorer nations are less vulnerable to the consequences of global warming.

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Which of the following countries has the highest carbon dioxide releases per person?

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Carbon dioxide is the most abundant greenhouse gas.

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The pH of the ocean has decreased by 0.1 pH units.

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Which of the following best matches the description? -Organization that assesses the state of knowledge about climate change

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The geologic evidence that much of North America and Europe was covered with glaciers until about 10,000 years ago provided evidence that

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Climate evidence dating back 160,000 years indicates a close correlation between the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and global temperature.

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