ISB 201 EXAM 4 TEST

ISB 201 EXAM 4 TEST Which explains the cause for a decrease in CO2 in the atmosphere during Earth's early history? - photosynthesis Which of the following ranks the greenhouse gases in order from lowest to highest Global Warming Potential. - CO2, Methane, CFC's Which of the following is/are accurate with regards to the Albedo effect? - greater at higher latitudes due to the angle of the sunlight hitting Earth and influences the amount of light is transformed into heat Which of the following is/are accurate with regards to the Milankovitch cycles? - describe changes in the way the Earth orbits the sun over time, result in difference in the amount of sunlight reaching various parts, help to explain why the Earth has experienced Ice Ages over time (All of above) Which of the following best describes a negative feedback loop? - addition of something that causes a current condition to go back to a previous condition Which of the following is true of CFC's (Chlorofluorocarbons)? - destruct zone, high global warming potential, human made and do not break down in the atmosphere easily (All of above) Which of the following is an ideal mechanism by which to sink Carbon Dioxide? - plant many trees to increase the rate of CO2 removal from the atmosphere The graph below represents global CO2 concentration in the atmosphere over time. Notice both the overall change in atmosphere CO2 and the yearly oscillations up and down. Which are true statements regarding point X on the graph? - global CO2 is on the rise and represents summer in the northern hemisphere Which of the following best explains why an El Nino event occurs? - direction of ocean currents and wind patterns reverse or become stationary for periods of time Which of the following is accurate with regard to Earth's Rotation? - earth's rotation causes 6 major air circulation patterns on the planet and causes weather patterns that explain why latitudes near the equator receive weather from East to West Which of the following is accurate with regard yo water's property of High Specific Heat? - takes up a lot of energy to heat up water and takes water a long time to lose heat energy The term Global Warming potential specifically refers to - potential of greenhouse gases to hold heat Which of the following contribute to Ozone thinning? - CFC in the atmosphere and fluctuations in sunlight and temperature What are the primary factors that influence weather and climate? - temperature and precipitation Which of the following is/are ways that Ozone can be produced naturally? - lightening can break apart O2 molecules to free up Oxygen atoms and create O3 and UV light from the sun can break apart O2 molecules to free up Oxygen