Climate Flashcard

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MAIN greenhouse gas responsible for Climate Change is:

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carbon dioxide

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When did climate change (CO2 in the atmosphere) increase significantly?

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1800s Industrial Revolution

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Which of the following have been linked to climate change?

• melting of polar ice caps
• droughts
• flooding
• all of the above

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all of the above

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What trend is observed in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels from the data starting in 1960?

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There has been a consistent rise in carbon dioxide levels

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Examining the data from 1880 to 2000, what can be inferred about the impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) levels on global temperatures?

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Increased CO2 levels contribute to a rise in global temperatures.

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How do trees, in a city park, impact the LOCAL CLIMATE?

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Provides shade, and therefore lower temperatures

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Over the last decade we have had an increase in the amount of rain in our area.

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climate

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Global temperature changes between 1880 and 2011: Which description best fits the graph?

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The graph shows a trend of increasing temperature over time.