ENVS Quiz: chapter 8

Which political group in the United States is most concerned about climate change? A. Democratic Party B. Republican Party C. Tea Party D. Libertarian Party

Which political group in the United States is most concerned about climate change? A. Democratic Party

Who was Fred Singer? A. Expert climate scientist who supported the science of climate change B. scientist who disagreed with all things related to climate scientist C. former staff worker from the Clinton science committee D. advisor to President George Bush

Who was Fred Singer? B. scientist who disagreed with all things related to climate scientist

Areas known to be more liberal or democratic have higher support for accepting the science of global warming and climate change. True False

Areas known to be more liberal or democratic have higher support for accepting the science of global warming and climate change. True

Areas with population centers in more urban areas, near universities/colleges (more educated) are typically more trusting and accepting of global warming and climate science. True False

Areas with population centers in more urban areas, near universities/colleges (more educated) are typically more trusting and accepting of global warming and climate science. True

It is true that President Obama did not bring up climate change as much in the 2012 election. True False

It is true that President Obama did not bring up climate change as much in the 2012 election. True

Social conservatives in the United States think that ratifying the Kyoto Protocol will: A. Slow the U.S. economy B. Raise taxes C. Decrease personal liberty D. All of the above

Social conservatives in the United States think that ratifying the Kyoto Protocol will: D. All of the above _______________________________ A. Slow the U.S. economy B. Raise taxes C. Decrease personal liberty

The IPCC First Assessment Report (1990) concluded: A. Climate is warming but humans were not responsible. B. Climate is warming and humans were partly to blame. C. Climate is warming and humans are causing most of that warming. D. Climate is warming and humans are causing all of that warming.

The IPCC First Assessment Report (1990) concluded: B. Climate is warming and humans were partly to blame

The Kyoto Protocol was NOT signed by: A. China B. England C. United States D. Canada

The Kyoto Protocol was NOT signed by: A. China

What was the first major international treaty to address global warming? A. Kyoto Protocol B. United nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) C. Berlin Mandate D. Marrakesh Accords

What was the first major international treaty to address global warming? A. Kyoto Protocol

What was wrong with 31,000 signees on the Oregon Petition? A. Not all were from Oregon B. Some were college educated C. All it takes is a bachelors degrees to sign - only 1/3 had PhDs D. Most of the PhDs were from non-science groups

What was wrong with 31,000 signees on the Oregon Petition? C. All it takes is a bachelors degrees to sign - only 1/3 had PhDs

When this president was elected, the United States withdrew from the Kyoto climate negotiations: A. Ronald Reagan B. Richard Nixon C. Bill Clinton D. George W. Bush

When this president was elected, the United States withdrew from the Kyoto climate negotiations: D. George W. Bush

Which of the following U.S. states relies heavily on coal for its energy so politicians there are under great pressure not to pass emissions laws? A. Michigan B. Ohio C. California D. Texas

Which of the following U.S. states relies heavily on coal for its energy so politicians there are under great pressure not to pass emissions laws? B. Ohio

Which of the following is NOT considered a stakeholder in the climate discussion? A. Energy companies B. Environmental groups C. IPCC D. Insurance companies

Which of the following is NOT considered a stakeholder in the climate discussion? C. IPCC

Which of the following is true about social liberals in the United States? A. They trust the scientific community. B. They believe that climate is changing and is a threat. C. They prefer government regulations over the free market. D. All of the above

Which of the following is true about social liberals in the United States? D. All of the above _______________________________ A. They trust the scientific community. B. They believe that climate is changing and is a threat. C. They prefer government regulations over the free market.

Which of the following statements about anthropogenic climate change best reflects the position of corporate stakeholders? A. It is a hoax. B. Action should be delayed until there is more certainty. C. Evidence is clear that it is occurring, but it is too expensive to resolve. D. Evidence is clear, and immediate action will create jobs.

Which of the following statements about anthropogenic climate change best reflects the position of corporate stakeholders? B. Action should be delayed until there is more certainty.

Which of the following statements about climate change would be considered science denial? A. "Scientists all say climate is changing in order to get grant money." B. "Climate change may partly be the result of natural cycles." C. Climate might warm less than projected." D. "We do not know enough about climate change to take action now."

Which of the following statements about climate change would be considered science denial? A. "Scientists all say climate is changing in order to get grant money."

Which of the following statements about developing economies is false? A. Fossil fuel use is the cheapest form of energy. B. Millions lack access to modern energy services. C. China and India are committed to energy conservation. D. They are committed to cleaner technologies than the United States and other developed nations.

Which of the following statements about developing economies is false? D. They are committed to cleaner technologies than the United States and other developed nations.

Which of the following statements about the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is NOT true? A. Policy neutral B. Politically neutral C. Represents the consensus of scientific understanding D. Issues Assessment Reports every two years

Which of the following statements about the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is NOT true? D. Issues Assessment Reports every two years

Which of the following states use coal for only a small portion of their energy needs? A. West Virginia B. Ohio C. Colorado D. California

Which of the following states use coal for only a small portion of their energy needs? D. California

Which of the following was NOT part of the Kyoto Protocol? A. Carbon Tax B. Emission Trading Scheme C. Joint Implementation Mechanism D. Clean Development Mechanism

Which of the following was NOT part of the Kyoto Protocol? A. Carbon Tax

Which political group in the United States would most likely take the position that humans are warming the planet and only increased laws will solve the problem? A. Democratic Party B. Republican Party C. Tea Party D. Libertarian Party

Which political group in the United States would most likely take the position that humans are warming the planet and only increased laws will solve the problem? A. Democratic Party

Who is Kathryn Hayhoe? A. Climate scientist from Texas Tech University who speaks openly about her faith and trusting the data B. Climate scientist who works for Al Gore C. Climate scientist whose faith says that you should believe in global warming rather than trust the science D. Climate scientist who believes that all climate science should be treated as alarming

Who is Kathryn Hayhoe? A. Climate scientist from Texas Tech University who speaks openly about her faith and trusting the data

Who is Myron Ebell? A. Future director of EPA under Bush II B. Former Director of EPA under Bush I C. Director of the center for energy and environment at the competitive enterprise institute...Chosen by Trump to lead his Energy Team during the 2016 transition D. Head of the TEA Party Energy Committee

Who is Myron Ebell? C. Director of the center for energy and environment at the competitive enterprise institute...Chosen by Trump to lead his Energy Team during the 2016 transition

Who was Andrew Dressler? A. Texas A & M Climate Scientist who had his research checked by professional climate deniers B. Scientist who works for Al Gore C. College professor who writes research articles for Myron Ebell's group D. Scientist who lost his job at Texas Tech after publishing disturbing articles about climate deniers

Who was Andrew Dressler? A. Texas A & M Climate Scientist who had his research checked by professional climate deniers

Why did Rep Sensenbrenner (WI) seemed to smile gleefully when he said it was an opportunity to push back on CLIMATE CHANGE? A. because he just won a valuable contract for corn farmers in his state B. He promised he would switch coal plants to natural gas C. he just won future support contract from dairy farmers in his state D. It was an opportunity to get the support of vulnerable people

Why did Rep Sensenbrenner (WI) seemed to smile gleefully when he said it was an opportunity to push back on CLIMATE CHANGE? D. It was an opportunity to get the support of vulnerable people