CHAPTER 6

Snow sports tourism contributes nearly ( ) in revenue annually in the US. A. $200,000 Million B. $2 Billion C. $20 Million D. $20 Billion

$20 billion

Approximately how long has basic life existed on our planet? A. 4.5 billion years B. 3.8 billion years C. 2.5 billions years D. 275 million years

3.8 Billion years

Since the 1980s, the snow season in the western US has shrunk: A. 4 days B. 14 days C. 34 days D. 3 weeks

34 days

The National Ski Areas Association launched a mandatory Climate Challenge program dedicated to getting participating ski areas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while reaping other benefits such as reduced costs for energy use. This program is backed by the federal government, true or false? http://www.nsaa.org/environment/climate-change/

false

What caused the Cretaceous Period to end 65 million years ago? A. a large meteorite struck the earth B. plate tectonics caused most land masses to crowd near the poles C. a large ocean anoxic event killed off most species D. Subway stopped making footlongs

a large meteorite struck the earth

Which of the following is considered a major control of climate? A. solar strength B. continental drift C. sea level change D. All of the above

all of the above

During the Carboniferous Period (360 - 300 mya), large amounts of this fossil fuel were formed: A. coal B. gasoline C. oil D. subway foot longs

coal

Who said this: "You know what's bad for jobs and the economy? Sea level rise, and coastal flooding, and saltwater intrusion into the Everglades where our drinking supply rests in South Florida. That will really devastate our region and actually, won't allow us to live there anymore. A. Senator Marco Rubio (R) FL B. Congressman Carlos Curbelo, Florida's 26th District C. Governor Rick Scott (R) FL D. Governor Ron DeSantis (R) FL

governor rick scott FL

Which of the following does NOT have a major influence the concentration of CO2 in the air? A. ocean temperatures B. volcanism C. mammals breathing D. Chemical weathering

mammals breathing

Who said this? There are now more jobs in renewable energy in the state of Pennsylvania than coal, natural gas, and oil combined. A. Mayor Bill Peduto B. Senator Bob Casey (D) of PA C. Governor Tom Wolf (D) of PA D. Mayor Michael Bloomberg

mayor Bill Peduto

Who said this: "The American government may have pulled out of the Paris Agreement, but the American people are committed to its goals and there is nothing Washington can do to stop us. A. Mayor Rudy Giulianni B. Mayor Michael Bloomberg C. Mayor Bill Peduto D. President Bill Clinton

mayor bill peduto

During the Cretaceous Period, sea levels were: A. lower than today B. much lower than today C. higher than today D. much higher than today

much higher than today

A large super continent once existed known as: A. Pangea B. Rodemenda C. Godwana D. Footlongah

pangea

Which of the following cannot remove CO2 directly from the atmosphere? A. Oceans B. plants C. algae D. rocks

rocks

Climate change can best be defined as a change in long term statistics and data.

true

Climate variability can best be defined as a change in long term patterns of weather events.

true

During down snow years, skier and snowboarder visits plummet, resulting in lost jobs and reduced revenue for the industry.

true

During the Cretaceous Period (145.5 - 65.5 mya), extensive volcanism led to very high levels of CO2 and a much warmer climate than today.

true

During the previous 800,000 years, climate has changed dramatically due to Milankovitch cycles. (hint: rapid changes in the orbital axis of the earth)

true

Large ice sheets are associated with lower sea levels.

true

Local trends need to be put in a broader context. The same weather patterns that contribute to an icy cold East Coast, for example, can also bring warmer than average winters to the West Coast and Europe. In the past, failure to accurately present this view to the pubic painted climate scientists into a corner.

true

SMART BUSINESS DECIONS SUCH AS THIS DO NOT NEED TO CONSIDER POLITICS, TRUE OR FALSE?: "We do hear from shareholders quite a bit about this weather variability," said Katz. "If I'm going to invest in Vail Resorts, how do I know that you can consistently drive results, even though you are subject to the weather, the snowfall, the temperatures? And we have, over the last 10 years, really made a point of showcasing to our investors that we are not only doing the right thing for the environment, but we are also changing our business model."

true

The sun has been the strongest single factor controlling Earth's climate.

true

Winters in the United States have gotten warmer in the past 30 years, and some of the coldest parts of the country have warmed up the most.

true

Where have winters changed the most over the past 30 years? A. Warmer coast to coast B. Warmer in the southeast and colder in the northern plains C. Warmer in the northern Plains and colder in the southeast D. Colder in the northern plains and southeast

warmer in the northern plains and colder in the southeast