Question 1

Describe the link between greenhouse gas emissions and economic development in developing countries. Why has this been a point of controversy as highly developed and developing countries try and work together to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions?

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Question 2

The potential impact of global climate change on the lifestyle of those people and animals living in Alaska and Northern Canada include all of the following except:

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A)   changes in distribution and migration patterns of some wildlife species.
B)   collapse of roads and buildings with increased thawing of the permafrost.
C)   higher risk of contaminated water supplies.
D)   decreased agricultural productivity due to changing climate.
E)   a reduction in subsistence hunting due to reductions in wildlife habitat.

Question 3

Excessive exposure to UV radiation has been linked to:

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A)   the greenhouse effect.
B)   skin lesions.
C)   deforestation.
D)   declining aquatic plant populations.
E)   weakened eggshells in birds.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the effects of global warming on agriculture is true?

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A)   Global climate change may decrease the frequency of droughts.
B)   The warmer temperatures will result in increased soil moisture content in many agricultural soils.
C)   Global climate change will result in a global increase in agricultural productivity.
D)   Rising sea level may inundate some of the world's most productive agricultural lands.
E)   Warmer temperatures associated with global climate change will probably help to control agricultural pests.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a predicted outcome of global climate change?

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A)   higher global temperatures
B)   more extreme weather patterns
C)   extinction of some organisms
D)   rising sea levels
E)   ocean water becomes alkaline

Question 6

Which ozone-depleting chemical is not matched with its proper use?

Accepted Answer

A)   chlorofluorocarbons - pesticide
B)   halons - fire extinguishers
C)   methyl chloroform - industrial solvent
D)   carbon tetrachloride - industrial manufacturing
E)   methyl bromide - pesticide

Question 7

Chlorofluorocarbons are released into the atmosphere by:

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A)   smoke stacks.
B)   car exhaust.
C)   leaking air conditioners and old refrigerators.
D)   pesticides.
E)   nuclear power plants.

Question 8

Describe the interactions of the effects of ozone depletion, global climate change, and acid deposition on North America. Why might these interactions be described as synergistic?

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The thinning of the ozone layer has resu...

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true about the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change?

Accepted Answer

A)   It summarizes the current state of knowledge and uncertainty of global climate change
B)   It provides the most definitive scientific statement about global climate change
C)   It concluded that human-produced pollutants have caused minimal climate warming
D)   It seeks input and review from climate experts
E)   None of these, all are true

Question 10

Global climate change may actually benefit:

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A)   arctic species.
B)   certain weeds.
C)   agriculture.
D)   most plants.
E)   aquatic animals.

Question 11

Which of the following does not cool the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sooty aerosols
B)   Atmospheric aerosols
C)   Sulfur dioxide emissions
D)   Human-produced sulfur emissions
E)   None of these statements is correct

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a potential harmful effect on human health resulting from climate change?

Accepted Answer

A)   malaria
B)   yellow fever
C)   heatstroke and heat-related illnesses
D)   respiratory problems
E)   schistosomiasis

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Describe the link between greenhouse gas emissions and economic development in developing countries. Why has this been a point of controversy as highly developed and developing countries try and work together to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions?

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Which of the following does not cool the atmosphere?

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Describe the interactions of the effects of ozone depletion, global climate change, and acid deposition on North America. Why might these interactions be described as synergistic?

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Which of the following statements about the effects of global warming on agriculture is true?

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Which of the following is NOT a potential harmful effect on human health resulting from climate change?

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Which of the following is not a predicted outcome of global climate change?

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The potential impact of global climate change on the lifestyle of those people and animals living in Alaska and Northern Canada include all of the following except:

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Excessive exposure to UV radiation has been linked to:

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Which of the following is NOT true about the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change?

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Chlorofluorocarbons are released into the atmosphere by:

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Which of the following does not cool the atmosphere?

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Describe the interactions of the effects of ozone depletion, global climate change, and acid deposition on North America. Why might these interactions be described as synergistic?

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Which of the following statements about the effects of global warming on agriculture is true?

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Excessive exposure to UV radiation has been linked to:

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