The Military And Climate Science - History Of Climate Change Research

Post-WWII, scientists feared a return to the Great Depression, leading to a collaboration with the military for funding. This partnership birthed climate science, as the military was interested in atmospheric and oceanic studies. Roger Revell, working for the Navy, explored the effects of carbon dioxide on climate, providing insights into questions the military hadn't considered.

What was the main reason for the collaboration between scientists and the military after World War II?

• To develop new weapons

• To ensure funding for scientific research

• To improve public health

• To explore space

Why was the military interested in studying the atmosphere and oceans?

• For strategic and operational purposes

• To improve agricultural practices

• To develop new energy sources

• To predict climate change

Who was Roger Revell and what was his contribution to climate science?

• An astronomer who discovered new planets

• A Navy commander who researched carbon dioxide interactions

• A biologist who studied marine life

• A physicist who developed nuclear weapons

What unexpected question did the Navy find an answer to through Revell's research?

• How to improve naval ship designs

• The impact of radiation on human health

• How to desalinate seawater

• The effect of carbon dioxide on climate

What was the initial focus of Roger Revell's research for the Navy?

• Studying the effects of radiation on coral

• Developing new navigation systems

• Improving communication technologies

• Exploring deep-sea resources