Greenland's Climate History and Camp Century

What was the original purpose of Camp Century in Greenland?

• To mine for precious metals

• To conduct agricultural research

• To hide nuclear missiles

• To serve as a tourist attraction

What was surprising about the rediscovered ice core samples from Camp Century?

• They contained ancient human artifacts

• They were completely empty

• They had perfectly preserved fossilized plants

• They were radioactive

How do scientists use isotopes to determine the age of the ice core samples?

• By counting the number of ice layers

• By comparing the degradation rates of aluminum and beryllium isotopes

• By analyzing the temperature of the ice

• By measuring the color of the ice

What could be a consequence of Greenland's ice sheet melting completely?

• A decrease in global temperatures

• A reduction in global rainfall

• A rise in sea levels by up to seven meters

• An increase in desert areas

Why is understanding Greenland's climate history important?

• To improve agricultural practices

• To predict future climate changes

• To develop new energy sources

• To enhance space exploration