Exam 21: Climate Change- When the Trees Leave: Scientists Grapple With a Shifting Climate- Alternatives to Fossil Fuels

Species have responded to global climate change in various ways. Which of the following is an example of how species have responded?

Accepting climate change as inevitable and adjusting as best as possible is referred to as __________.

Efforts intended to minimize the extent or impact of climate change are referred to as ___________.

In terms of temperature, what recent global trends have been observed?

In Minnesota's North Woods, moving tree species to entirely new ranges where they do not currently grow, based on the notion that the speed of climate change will make it impossible for natural tree migratory processes to occur, is called _________.

What method of measuring atmospheric CO₂ level gives data of what past atmosphere CO₂ levels were?

Climate changes that impact freeze-thaw patterns are predicted to have a negative impact on what industry in the northeastern United States?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding climate models?

Which of the following phenomena would indicate the presence of climate change?

Describe how the recent changes in global climate are expected to impact biodiversity.

Long-term patterns or trends of meteorological conditions in a given area refer to its _________.

What is the name of the international group of scientists who evaluate scientific studies related to any aspect of climate change to give thorough and objective assessment of the data?

What changes occurred to Minnesota's climate 12,000 and 6,000 years ago? What effect did these changes have on the ranges for various tree species?

A shift of only a few degrees Fahrenheit in the average global temperature will likely result in more frequent and extreme heat waves. Which of the following choices best describes this phenomenon?

Describe adaptation strategies for any three of the following potential impacts of climate change: health impacts, crop productivity, coastal erosion and flooding, biodiversity losses, drought, and fire risk.

Infographic 21.4. -Refer to Infographic 21.4. Explain why the Arctic is particularly vulnerable to climate change.

What aspect of the forest fire in Minnesota's great North Woods was unusual for the climate there?

_______ is the ability of a surface to reflect away solar radiation.

What causes the level of atmospheric CO₂ to rise and fall throughout the year?

Infographic 21.3. -Refer to Infographic 21.3. Describe how the greenhouse effect works. What is different with the enhanced greenhouse effect, and what are the main causes of it?