Midterm 2

Front

As of 2023, what was the largest source powering electricity in CA? Options: Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Wind

Back

Natural Gas

Answer explanation

Front

What does the "Duck Curve" refer to?

Back

Mismatch between solar generation and energy consumption

Answer explanation

Front

Is the Duck Curve growing or shrinking (getting deeper or shallower) in CA?

Back

Growing

Front

What are embedded emissions?

Back

Emissions that go into making a product

Front

When we talk about emission "leakage", what are we referring to?

Back

Foreign emissions associated with our imported goods/services

Front

In CA, spring is generally coming: Earlier, Later, No trend

Back

Earlier

Front

Which of the following is NOT a biological impact of climate change in CA? Mismatch timing of phenological response resulting from earlier spring, Poleward range shifts, Expansion of diseases, Rapid genetic adaptation

Back

Rapid genetic adaptation

Front

Why do wetlands hold so much carbon?

Back

They are low oxygen environments which slows decomposition of plant matter.

Front

Which of the following in NOT a way to prevent "bad" forest fires? Prescribed burns, Mechanical thinning, Putting out all fires so they can not become dangerous, Smarter landscaping/building choices

Back

Putting out all fires so they can not become dangerous