U6D6 Climate Change, Hurricanes, and Global Policy (6.3., 6.2.4., 6.2.5) Weds Oct 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors drive thermohaline circulation in the oceans?

• Differences in water temperature and salinity

• Wind patterns only

• Tidal forces

• Volcanic activity

Open Ended

What is the significance of understanding thermohaline circulation in the context of climate change?

Multiple Choice

What is the primary role of thermohaline circulation in Earth's climate system?

• It acts as Earth's heating system by transporting heat between regions

• It creates ocean tides

• It causes earthquakes

• It increases atmospheric pressure

Open Ended

Explain how the Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Deep Water formation contribute to the global ocean conveyor belt.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are consequences of rising global temperatures on ocean circulation?

• Polar ice caps melt rapidly

• Fresh meltwater disrupts thermohaline circulation

• Ocean water becomes more salty

• The sinking process that drives circulation is disrupted

Fill in the Blanks

Increased freshwater input reduces water

in key formation areas of the ocean conveyor belt.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of coastal climates compared to inland climates?

• Milder annual temperature variation

• Dry summers and rainy winters

• Precipitation is more noticeable

• Temperature extremes are more common

Multiple Choice

Why does ocean water moderate temperature changes more effectively than land?

• Because water has a high heat capacity

• Because water reflects all sunlight

• Because water evaporates quickly

• Because water is always colder than land

Multiple Choice

What is one way that oceans help stabilize Earth's climate?

• Oceans store and release heat slowly, stabilizing global temperatures

• Oceans heat and cool more rapidly than land masses

• Oceans create deserts

• Oceans absorb all solar energy

Multiple Select

Which of the following are necessary conditions for hurricane formation?

• Warm ocean waters (≥26.5°C or 80°F)

• Coriolis effect

• High altitude

• Rising water vapor

Multiple Choice

According to the data shown, what trend has been observed in the share of major hurricanes over the Atlantic since the 1970s?

• The share of major hurricanes has increased

• The share of major hurricanes has decreased

• There has been no change in the share of major hurricanes

• Major hurricanes have disappeared

Fill in the Blanks

Since 1969, ocean temperatures have risen

°C.

Open Ended

How do latitude, altitude, and distance from water bodies each influence local climate?

Multiple Choice

Which climate zone is characterized by moderate temperatures and seasonal variation?

• Tropical zone

• Temperate zone

• Polar zone

• Desert zone

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of international climate organizations?

• Creating binding and non-binding agreements between nations

• Monitoring greenhouse gas emissions and climate impacts

• Providing scientific assessments and policy recommendations

• Developing national energy policies for individual countries

Fill in the Blanks

Can you identify the UNFCCC's main purpose?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Paris Climate Agreement is correct?

• It sets legally binding emission reduction targets for all countries.

• It aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.

• It was adopted in 1997 and entered into force in 2005.

• The US has never participated in the agreement.

Open Ended

Compare the main goals of the Paris Climate Agreement and the Kyoto Protocol. How do these agreements differ in their approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

Multiple Select

Select all correct statements about the Clean Air Act.

• It is a US domestic law regulating air pollution since 1970.

• It allows states to set stricter standards than federal requirements.

• It was established by the United Nations.

• The EPA uses it to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

Open Ended

How do IPCC reports influence international climate policy decisions?

Open Ended

How do you think changes in global temperature might affect thermohaline circulation and, consequently, global climate patterns?

Multiple Choice

What is the primary driver of thermohaline circulation in the oceans?

• Differences in water temperature and salinity

• Wind patterns

• Tidal forces

• Earth's rotation