Global Change Answers

Local environmental changes have no effect on the global climate.

Scientists disagree about the possible effects of global warming.

Which of the following is not a current theory regarding global climate change?a.Global warming will stimulate crop growth.b.Even the moderate projections on global warming will cause devastation.c.Higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will have no effect.d.Sea levels will rise as a result of global warming.

The scientific explanation for global warming is very dependent on the _______ atom.a.chlorineb.carbonc.oxygend.hydrogen

Some scientists believe that global warming will bring about extreme weather.

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

How does an increase in the annual melt season in Antarctica have a global effect?a.It causes an increase in heat related illness and death.b.It causes the global concentration of carbon dioxide to decrease.c.The water in the melting glaciers can cause sea levels to rise.d.None of the above is true.

Which of the following statements about current theories on global warming is true?a.Scientists generally agree that global warming is taking place.b.Some scientists think that we should accelerate global warming.c.The scientific community disagrees about whether we should take action about global warming.d.Cutting down trees and burning fossil fuels does not lead to global warming.