The last interglacial period with temperatures similar to the present interglacial period was the
A) Günz-Mindel interglacial. B) Eemian interglacial.
C) Holstein interglacial. D) Flandrian interglacial.
B
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Humans evolved during the ________ Epoch of geologic time
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
In contrast to a good global climate model, a good numerical weather forecasting model must focus on the
A) cryosphere. B) hydrosphere. C) lithosphere. D) biosphere. E) none of the above
Climate is
A) a reference to temperature patterns only. B) the short-term condition of the atmosphere. C) the weather of a region. D) the long-term atmospheric condition—including extremes that may occur.
The average insolation received by the thermopause when Earth is at its average distance from the sun is known as the
A) solar constant. B) energy balance. C) incoming solar radiation. D) solar wind input to the atmosphere.