Global Change – Flashcards

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

Changes to the global climate could include _______. a. changes to temperature b. changes to pressure c. changes to precipitation d. all of the above

Local environmental changes have no effect on the global climate.

Some scientists believe that global warming will lead to an increase in disease and starvation.

Which of the following is a way that studies have determined industry might be affected by legislation on global warming? a. creation of new jobs and technology b. decrease in consumer spending c. increased costs of production d. reduction in the number of jobs available

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

How can local environmental changes have global effects? a. Organisms can move from one environment to another. b. Air and water move from region to region. c. Increased carbon dioxide in one location can cause increased temperatures in other locations. d. All of the above are true.

Why are there different theories about the effects of global warming? a. There is no data to support global warming. b. Global climate is complex, so changes in global climate are hard to predict. c. Increased levels of carbon dioxide are offset by other changes. d. There has been a decrease of extreme weather.

Scientists disagree about the possible effects of global warming.

Which of the following is not a possible effect of increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere? a. increase in water contamination and floods b. ocean acidification c. cutting down forests d. reduction of cold-related deaths