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2020. 2. 15. 4) Week 4 Quiz - Climate Change: SSM 3301 (001) Global Water Resource Use and Sustainability (Spring 2020) 4) Week 4 Quiz - Climate Change Due Feb 16 at 11:59pm Points 20 Questions 20 Available after Feb 12 at 9am Time Limit 150 Minutes Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 23 minutes 17.67 out of 20 (M Correct answers will be available on Feb 16 at 11:59pm. Score for this quiz: 17.67 out of 20 Submitted Feb 15 at 4:49pm This attempt took 23 minutes. Question 1 1/1 pts One of the reasons to accept that climate change is real, according to Dr. Mark Seeley, is that observed and measured physical and biological changes/effects do not fit with measured climatic changes. True ¢ False In fact, observed and measured physical and biological changes/effects DO fit with measured climatic changes Question 2 1/1 pts Dr. Mark Seeley stated that it is important to learn about climate change because it is affecting or will likely affect the things we care https://canvas.umn.edu/courses/156953/quizzes/220279 1/10

2020. 2. 15. 4) Week 4 Quiz - Climate Change: SSM 3301 (001) Global Water Resource Use and Sustainability (Spring 2020) about, such as (check all that apply): ¥ People (family, friends, etc.) ¥ Water and food Our technology Our ancestors ¥ Quality and diversity of the environment ¥ Recreational opportunities Y Animals ¥ Energy use and supply ¥ Ecosystems (lakes, rivers, forests, prairies) Question 3 171 pts In the past few decades annual precipitation has decreased in Minnesota. True ¢* False rartsl Question 4 0.67/1 pts Which of the following changes in climate/weather were highlighted by Dr. Mark Seeley, as effects of climate change (check all that apply)? https://canvas.umn.edu/courses/156953/quizzes/220279 2/10

2020. 2. 15. 4) Week 4 Quiz - Climate Change: SSM 3301 (001) Global Water Resource Use and Sustainability (Spring 2020) Which of the following is true regarding temperature change in Minnesota? Minnesota has not experienced significant temperature shifts The greatest warming has occurred as higher low temperatures in the winter The falls have become cooler The greatest warming has occurred as increased high temperatures in summer Question 8 171 pts One of the main impacts of climate change for people in Minnesota is greater humidity levels leading to more frequent heat stress. ® True False Question 9 171 pts Data shows that global temperatures are changing by the same about in every season of the year. True ¢ False https://canvas.umn.edu/courses/156953/quizzes/220279 4/10

2020. 2. 15. 4) Week 4 Quiz - Climate Change: SSM 3301 (001) Global Water Resource Use and Sustainability (Spring 2020) Dr. Seeley pointed out that the seasons are changing differently, with Dec, Jan, and Feb being among those months where the greatest temperature rise has occurred in much of the U.S. Question 10 171 pts What was Topher White's novel invention all about? Using old cell phones to mimic the animal sounds of the rainforest. @ Providing a way to remotely detect the sound of chainsaws so park staff could locate and intercept illegal rainforest cutting activity. Using old cell phones so that park staff could call illegal loggers and tell them to stop cutting trees in the rainforest. Using old cell phones to emit a warning sound to scare off illegal rainforest loggers neorrect - Question 11 0/1 pts What is one of the main human impacts of sea level rise, which could be many meters in upcoming centuries, as described by Bill Nye, "Science Guy"? submergence of land supporting 10% of global population ¢ increased landslides in coastal zone due to flooding https://canvas.umn.edu/courses/156953/quizzes/220279 5/10

2020. 2. 15. 4) Week 4 Quiz - Climate Change: SSM 3301 (001) Global Water Resource Use and Sustainability (Spring 2020) Which region of the Earth has warmed the most in recent decades? Asia “ Arctic Arkansas Africa Question 15 1/1 pts Hurricanes are now dropping more rainfall than ever with recent hurricanes setting new records for rainfall such as Hurricane Harvey in 2017 in Houston. What are some of the reasons? (check all that apply) v As they move more slowly, more rainfall is deposited on the same area It has become cloudier in general As they move faster the rain gets more intense ¥ Warming of the atmosphere allows the air to hold more water Question 16 1/1 pts According to this week's reading material, what is the global average sea level rise since the year 18807 8 cm ¢ 8inches https://canvas.umn.edu/courses/156953/quizzes/220279 7/10

2020. 2. 15. 4) Week 4 Quiz - Climate Change: SSM 3301 (001) Global Water Resource Use and Sustainability (Spring 2020) 8 feet 8 mm Question 17 171 pts Which of the following gases has contributed more to warming of the globe than any other over the past 250 years, according the Union of Concerned Scientists fact sheet? CH4 H20 N20 ¢ C0O2 neerrect - Question 18 0/1 pts According to the recent UMN-led on greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, which are the leading world regions for agricultural emissions ? ¢ western Asia, India, northern Europe and South America Southeast Asia, Africa, central Europe and the north central USA Southeast Asia, India, northern Europe and the southern USA Southeast Asia, India, northern Europe and the north central USA https://canvas.umn.edu/courses/156953/quizzes/220279 8/10

2020. 2. 15. 4) Week 4 Quiz - Climate Change: SSM 3301 (001) Global Water Resource Use and Sustainability (Spring 2020) when reduced overall infiltration coincides with unusually warm winters. Quiz Score: 17.67 out of 20 https://canvas.umn.edu/courses/156953/quizzes/220279 10/10