Meteorology, 2/e

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Is the Atmosphere Warming?

True or False Quiz

Choose the best answer.


1	Computer models allow scientists to test numerous hypotheses without risk.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	An example of anthropogenic particulate emission would be the injection of volcanic ash into the stratosphere.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	Studies have shown that an increase in global average temperature could lead to decreased crop yields in some countries.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	The upward trend in global average temperature can be linked primarily to drastic increases in the solar constant.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	Warmer ocean water has a greater potential to absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	An increase in atmospheric water vapor will generally cause a decrease in the global average temperature.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	Increases in atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide are solely responsible for increases in global average temperature.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	General circulation models (GCMs) are very similar to numerical weather prediction (NWP) models in the method in which they operate, with the exception of the length of the forecast period.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	The urban heat island concept applies only to daytime high temperatures, as cities often report lower minimum temperatures in comparison to rural areas.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	A negative feedback mechanism tends to act as a stabilizing influence.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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