Unit 2 GEOG 214
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are not harmful to the Ozone layer, they help the Ozone layer. T/F
False
ENSO is a manmade oscillation of the climate system. T/F
False
If the Ozone depletes, less UV radiation can reach the Earth's surface. T/F
False
NOAA is only interested in Meteorology and Climatology, NOAA does not include Hydrology or other disciplines. T/F
False
How many offices does the National Weather Service have in the United States? 67 99 122 206
122
The National Climatic Data Center has a list of how many data sources throughout the United States and some cities in the world? 6 13 21 55
21
Approximately how muck percent of the permanent gases is Oxygen? 21% 49% 61% 78%
21%
Approximately how old is Earth? 100 years 5,000 years 1 million years 4.5 billion years Can not tell
4.5 Billion Years
How many regional climate centers are there in the United States? 6 8 10 16
6
Approximately how much percent of the permanent gases is Nitrogen? 21% 49% 61% 78%
78%
Which of the following is not the best way to find United States data? National Climatic Data Center National Weather Service Regional Climate Centers All of the above are the best ways to find United States Data
All of the above are the best ways to find United States Data
Which of the following is not a variable gas? Water Vapor Argon Ozone All of the above are variable gases
Argon
Which of the following is not one of the major scales for studying climate? Temporal Spatial Colonial All of the above are scales to study climate
Colonial
What type of climate model is three dimensional? Simple Complex Radiation Insolation
Complex
At the World Meteorological Organization, you can choose between weather, climate, water, and which other topic? Ocean Space Studies Environment Terrain
Environment
There are no available websites to help you find data for your project city. T/F
False
What are natural processes/cycles that change with temperature on Earth? Greenhouse Effect Feedback loops Carbon Dating Moon radiation
Feedback Loops
Which organization accesses the science of climate change?
IPCC
Warmer temperatures on land could lead to more __________ causing tornadoes. Stability Instability Conditionally Stable Air
Instability
Which of the following can help scientist look back thousands of years? Temperature Gauges Precipitation Maps Isotopes There is no way to look back more than 200 years.
Isotopes
Sally needs climate and weather data for a court case, who should she call? IPCC RCC WMO None of the organizations help find data.
RCC
What type of pressure is present at higher altitudes? High Middle Low
Low
What has been experiencing less snow pack? Oceans Fields Mountains Islands None of the Above
Mountains
Which organization was created on February 10, 1807? NOAA WMO NWS NCDC
NOAA
Which of the following is not an international organization?
NWS
Which layer of the atmosphere is the Ozone located in? Troposphere Mesosphere Thermosphere Stratosphere
Stratosphere
What are the variables of the atmosphere from lowest to highest? Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Stratosphere Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Troposphere
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere
Carbon Dioxide entering the atmosphere is both man made and natural. T/F
True
Some of the past weather options at the National Weather Service website are called climate monitoring and past weather. T/F
True
Some ways to look at climate data spatially are local, state, regional, national, and world. T/F
True
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has reports that have possible information for your projects. T/F
True
The National Climatic Data Center has records back into the 1800s and even some in the 1700s. T/F
True
The Thermosphere warms with height. T/F
True
You can create a free account to get access to even more climate data on the Midwestern Regional Climate Center website. T/F
True
Which of the following is not a national organization? NOAA WMO NWS NCDC
WMO
Which organization has 193 member states and territories?
WMO
What temperature of water do hurricanes get stronger in? Cold Warm All types of water
Warm
UNEP has seven broad themes, which of the following is not part of the seven themes? Climate change chemicals and waste disasters and conflict environmental governance all of the above are themes
all of the above are themes