Global Change Answers

The scientific community disagrees about _______.a.the rate of global climate changeb.the occurrence of global warmingc.the need for actiond.all of the above

Which of the following predictions about global climate change is directly related to an increase in the burning of fossil fuels?a.increased extreme weatherb.decreased food supplyc.global warmingd.falling sea levels

Which of the following theories concerning global climate change is the most widely accepted?a.Changes in the global climate will lead to an increase in extreme weather and flooding.b.Global climate is changing due to burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.c.Global climate change will happen rapidly.d.Extra carbon dioxide and global warming will be beneficial.

What are the predicted consequences of legislation for global warming on industry?

Explain how scientists can have multiple theories about the effects of global warming.

Explain how an increase of the annual melt season in Antarctica can have global effects.

Explain how local environmental changes can have global effects.

In New Hampshire, the length of time ice covers on Mirror Lake each year has declined by _______.a.1/2 day per yearb.1 day per yearc.1 1/2 days per yeard.2 days per year

Which of the following local environmental changes will not have global effects?a.decline of glacial ice in Russiab.an increase in the annual melt season in the Antarctic peninsulac.the early arrival of spring in New Hampshired.none of the above

What are some possible future changes in the global climate?