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Then and Now - bio beyond Questions with Answers
(100% Correct Answers)
Perhaps, you've studied this topic before, heard things in the news, or
simply have an opinion based on your own experience. What is your
impression of Earth's average temperature over the last 100 years? It is
increasing ... (We are looking for your opinion, not any specific answer).
Answer: A moderate amount
Please classify the following atmosphere phenomenon as either
weather or climate. Answer: Weather: Single thunderstorm, Daily
temperature, Daily humidity, Single hurricane, Single tornado
Climate: Annual average temperature, Annual average precipitation,
Annaul Average precipitation, Annual average days of sunshine
Approximately what percentage of the US experienced cooler
temperatures in January 2014 compared to the average temperature
from 1981-2010 (not counting Alaska or Hawaii)? Answer: 50
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Which parts of the world did the migration of the north polar vortex
affect? Please select all that apply Answer: North America, Europe, Asia
How many years from 2000 forward had an average land temperature
above the 20th century average? Answer: 16
Take another look at the graph. Instead of focusing on individual years,
do the data suggest an overall trend for North America? Answer:
Higher temperatures are more frequent in the US
What are some observations you can make about McGall Glacier?
Answer: The tip of the glacier has retreated over time
On most days, the Atlantic Ocean off the eastern coast of the United
States is what compared to the average? Answer: Warmer
As you just learned, the waters off the coast of the US are getting
warmer. Do you think this is having an effect on coral reefs? Answer:
yes
Reflecting on the data you just observed on the prior screen, which of
the causes of coral bleaching will become more frequent and powerful?
Select all that apply: Answer: Increased water temperature
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Then and Now - bio beyond Questions with Answers
(100% Correct Answers)
Perhaps, you've studied this topic before, heard things in the news, or
simply have an opinion based on your own experience. What is your
impression of Earth's average temperature over the last 100 years? It is
increasing ... (We are looking for your opinion, not any specific answer).
Answer: A moderate amount
Please classify the following atmosphere phenomenon as either
weather or climate. Answer: Weather: Single thunderstorm, Daily
temperature, Daily humidity, Single hurricane, Single tornado
Climate: Annual average temperature, Annual average precipitation,
Annaul Average precipitation, Annual average days of sunshine
Approximately what percentage of the US experienced cooler
temperatures in January 2014 compared to the average temperature
from 1981-2010 (not counting Alaska or Hawaii)? Answer: 50
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Which parts of the world did the migration of the north polar vortex
affect? Please select all that apply Answer: North America, Europe, Asia
How many years from 2000 forward had an average land temperature
above the 20th century average? Answer: 16
Take another look at the graph. Instead of focusing on individual years,
do the data suggest an overall trend for North America? Answer:
Higher temperatures are more frequent in the US
What are some observations you can make about McGall Glacier?
Answer: The tip of the glacier has retreated over time
On most days, the Atlantic Ocean off the eastern coast of the United
States is what compared to the average? Answer: Warmer
As you just learned, the waters off the coast of the US are getting
warmer. Do you think this is having an effect on coral reefs? Answer:
yes
Reflecting on the data you just observed on the prior screen, which of
the causes of coral bleaching will become more frequent and powerful?
Select all that apply: Answer: Increased water temperature
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