IPCC Knowledge Flashcard

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What year is associated with the creation of the IPCC?

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1988

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What is the general trend shown in the graph of average global temperature from 1880 to 2013?

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Increasing

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What has happened to the amounts of spring snow and ice in the northern hemisphere?

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They have decreased.

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Who created this test?

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Jaycie

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What is the highest temperature value shown on the graph?

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58.5 degrees Fahrenheit

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What does IPCC stand for?

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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

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What is the primary purpose of the IPCC?

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To assess scientific information related to climate change.

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What is the significance of the year 1988 in climate science?

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It marks the establishment of the IPCC.

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What is the impact of climate change on global temperatures?

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Global temperatures are generally increasing.

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What are some observable effects of climate change in the northern hemisphere?

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Decreased amounts of spring snow and ice.