Global Change Answers

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Changes to the global climate could include _______.

changes to temperature

changes to pressure

changes to precipitation

all of the above

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Scientists disagree about the possible effects of global warming.

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

Scientists generally agree that global warming is taking place.

Some scientists think that we should accelerate global warming.

The scientific community disagrees about whether we should take action about global warming.

Cutting down trees and burning fossil fuels does not lead to global warming.

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

increase in water contamination and floods

ocean acidification

cutting down forests

reduction of cold-related deaths

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

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

How can local environmental changes have global effects?

Organisms can move from one environment to another.

Air and water move from region to region.

Increased carbon dioxide in one location can cause increased temperatures in other locations.

All of the above are true.

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