Geol 102 - Environmental Geology » Spring 2020 » Climate Pre-Reading Quiz Part 2

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Question #1
The evidence of global warming is undeniable.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #2
Since pre-industrial times the level of methane in Earth's atmosphere has more than doubled.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
Most low-latitude, high-altitude glaciers are likely to disappear in the near future.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #4
The increase in global surface temperature since 1970 can be accounted for by variations in the output of solar energy.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #5
We can study glaciers to reveal a lot about the history of Earth's climate.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #6
An iceberg is the same as a glacier.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #7
There are both natural and human-engineered ways to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #8
Terminal moraines are useful to study glacial advance and retreat over time.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #9
The weight of ice causes the continent to subside.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #10
The dwindling of alpine glaciers will have a significant negative impact on the freshwater resources.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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