BioBeyond Finding the Cause questions
and (VERIFIED) answers rated A+
Select all the factors below that contribute to Earth's ability to support liquid water. -
Correct Answer-Distance from the sun
Atmosphere
Albedo
As you learned in Our Blue Planet, there is one key factor that this calculation does not
take into account. What major factor is missing? - Correct Answer-Atmospheric
Composition
What are the maximum and minimum albedo values for these planets? - Correct
Answer-Max: 0.76
Min: 0.10
Identify the effective temperature and then convert the temperature to Celsius. To
convert from Kelvin to Celsius, subtract 273. - Correct Answer--19.1
We have calculated the effective temperature of the Earth if its albedo were 0.04 in the
table below. Identify the effective temperature and then convert the temperature to
Celsius. To convert from Kelvin to Celsius, subtract 273. - Correct Answer-2.7
While we can calculate the temperature of an asphalt-covered Earth, is this realistic? -
Correct Answer-No, it's not feasible to pave the oceans because asphalt is heavy and
would sink.
We have calculated the effective temperature of the Earth if its albedo were 0.85 in the
table below. Identify the effective temperature and then convert the temperature to
Celsius. To convert from Kelvin to Celsius, subtract 273. - Correct Answer--99.7
While we can calculate the temperature of a snow-covered Earth, do you think this is
realistic? You will be scored on completion, not accuracy. - Correct Answer-Yes, shifts
in Earth's climate could bring about a snow-covered Earth.
Make a hypothesis - what will the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo and the aerosol it releases do
to Earth's albedo and temperature? - Correct Answer-The aerosol decreased albedo,
decreasing Earth's temperature
Earth's temperature at its normal albedo of 0.310 predicted by this model is -18.2
degrees C. How much colder is Earth in this model after the eruption? - Correct Answer-
Temperature of Earth after eruption (degrees C) : -19.8
Degrees colder (C): 1.6
and (VERIFIED) answers rated A+
Select all the factors below that contribute to Earth's ability to support liquid water. -
Correct Answer-Distance from the sun
Atmosphere
Albedo
As you learned in Our Blue Planet, there is one key factor that this calculation does not
take into account. What major factor is missing? - Correct Answer-Atmospheric
Composition
What are the maximum and minimum albedo values for these planets? - Correct
Answer-Max: 0.76
Min: 0.10
Identify the effective temperature and then convert the temperature to Celsius. To
convert from Kelvin to Celsius, subtract 273. - Correct Answer--19.1
We have calculated the effective temperature of the Earth if its albedo were 0.04 in the
table below. Identify the effective temperature and then convert the temperature to
Celsius. To convert from Kelvin to Celsius, subtract 273. - Correct Answer-2.7
While we can calculate the temperature of an asphalt-covered Earth, is this realistic? -
Correct Answer-No, it's not feasible to pave the oceans because asphalt is heavy and
would sink.
We have calculated the effective temperature of the Earth if its albedo were 0.85 in the
table below. Identify the effective temperature and then convert the temperature to
Celsius. To convert from Kelvin to Celsius, subtract 273. - Correct Answer--99.7
While we can calculate the temperature of a snow-covered Earth, do you think this is
realistic? You will be scored on completion, not accuracy. - Correct Answer-Yes, shifts
in Earth's climate could bring about a snow-covered Earth.
Make a hypothesis - what will the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo and the aerosol it releases do
to Earth's albedo and temperature? - Correct Answer-The aerosol decreased albedo,
decreasing Earth's temperature
Earth's temperature at its normal albedo of 0.310 predicted by this model is -18.2
degrees C. How much colder is Earth in this model after the eruption? - Correct Answer-
Temperature of Earth after eruption (degrees C) : -19.8
Degrees colder (C): 1.6
