Its Evolution - History Of Climate Change Research

The video discusses the evolution of climate change research, starting from the late 1970s when there was concern about a new Ice Age. It highlights the advancements in understanding the climate system in the 1980s, including the role of oceans, ice, and atmospheric composition. The development of stable climate models marked a significant breakthrough, leading to modern climate forecasting tools that are sophisticated and validated for projecting future changes.

What was a major concern in climate research during the late 1970s?

• Deforestation

• Rising sea levels

• A new Ice Age

• Global warming

Which aspect of the climate system was NOT mentioned as being analyzed in the 1980s?

• Ocean salinity

• Solar flares

• Ice changes

• Atmospheric composition

What was a significant breakthrough in climate modeling during the late 1980s?

• Development of a stable climate model

• Discovery of a new greenhouse gas

• Mapping of ocean currents

• Invention of the thermometer

How did the climate models of the late 1980s differ from earlier models?

• They were less accurate

• They were energetically stable

• They ignored atmospheric changes

• They could predict solar activity

What is a current use of the advanced climate models developed from the early 1990s?

• Predicting past climate changes

• Projecting future climate changes

• Measuring current sea levels

• Tracking animal migrations