DOL_ES_Different Views on Global Warming

What is one piece of evidence that supports the existence of global warming?

• 1. Decrease in sea levels

• 1. Increase in polar ice caps

• 1. Increase in average global temperatures

• Decrease in atmospheric CO2 levels

 Which of the following best describes the consensus among climate scientists regarding the causes of global warming?

• Global warming is primarily caused by natural factors.

• Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, are the primary cause of global warming.

• Global warming is a result of variations in solar radiation.

• Global warming is a myth and is not caused by any specific factor.

   A group of climate scientists published a study suggesting that global warming is a 

       natural cycle unrelated to human activities. How would you categorize this view?

• Pro-global warming

• Neutral on global warming

• Against global warming

• Uncertain about global warming

A hypothetical survey data from climate scientists regarding their views on global warming is on the left.

  In this table, each scientist's view on global warming is recorded as either "Agree" or 

    "Disagree." This data can be used to analyze the percentage of scientists who agree 

     or disagree with the existence of global warming. If scientist A changes their view to  disagree with global warming, what percentage of scientists would then disagree?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

Quick Write: 

    How do scientists evaluate the existence of global warming?