A History of Global Climate Change

Question 1

The early arrival of spring in New Hampshire has no effect on wildlife.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 2

Which of the following statements about current theories on global warming is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Scientists generally agree that global warming is taking place.

Question 3

Local environmental changes have no effect on the global climate.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 4

Which of the following is not a current theory regarding global climate change?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will have no effect.

Question 5

Why are there different theories about the effects of global warming?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Global climate is complex, so changes in global climate are hard to predict.

Question 6

How can local environmental changes have global effects?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

All of the above are true.

Question 7

Changes to the global climate could include _______.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is not a possible effect of increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

cutting down forests

Question 9

How does an increase in the annual melt season in Antarctica have a global effect?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The water in the melting glaciers can cause sea levels to rise.

Question 10

It is not possible for global warming to have any positive side effects.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

A History of Global Climate Change Answers