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Which time periods are the climate model projections provided for in this report?
Which time periods are the climate model projections provided for in this report?
- Short term, long term, and very long term
- Near term, medium term, and very long term
- Short term, medium term, and long term
- Near term, mid-term, and long term (correct)
What is the purpose of the five illustrative emissions scenarios used in this report?
What is the purpose of the five illustrative emissions scenarios used in this report?
- To evaluate the impact of solar activity and volcanoes on the climate system
- To assess the climate response to a broad range of greenhouse gas emissions (correct)
- To predict the future development of anthropogenic drivers of climate change
- To explore the climate response to a narrow range of greenhouse gas emissions
Which two emissions scenarios have high and very high greenhouse gas emissions?
Which two emissions scenarios have high and very high greenhouse gas emissions?
- SSP4-6.0 and SSP5-8.5 (correct)
- SSP2-4.5 and SSP3-7.0
- SSP1-2.6 and SSP2-4.5
- SSP3-7.0 and SSP4-6.0
Which emissions scenario has CO2 emissions that roughly double from current levels by 2100?
Which emissions scenario has CO2 emissions that roughly double from current levels by 2100?
When do the five illustrative emissions scenarios start?
When do the five illustrative emissions scenarios start?