What is the size of the fossil fuel reservoir compared with the atmospheric CO2 reservoir?
What will be an ideal response?
The atmosphere currently contains ~760 Gton(C), whereas the fossil fuel reservoir represents ~5000 Gton(C).
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What is the expected outcome on regional precipitation as a result of global warming?
a. ?Tropical wet regions will get wetter and mid-latitude dry regions will get drier. b. ?Both tropical and mid-latitude regions will get drier. c. ?Tropical wet regions will get drier and mid-latitude dry regions will get wetter. d. ?Both tropical and mid-latitude regions will get wetter. e. ?Both tropical and mid-latitude regions should stay the same.
The property rights approach to environmental issues often becomes highly relevant in cases involving __________________.
A. greenhouse gas emissions B. harmful affects of acid rain C. endangered species D. fresh water resources
Due to increased industrialization, by the 1850s, London had become notorious for its “pea soup” fog, which was a thick mixture of ____________________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement concerning
A) control of global sea level rise B) reduction of CFC emissions C) reduction of carbon dioxide emissions D) control of pollution that causes acid rain