5 Questions
Who started monitoring atmospheric CO2 on Mona Loa in the late 1950s?
Roger Revelle and Charles Keeling
Why was Mona Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii chosen as the location for monitoring atmospheric CO2?
It is located away from industrial centers
What significant increase in atmospheric CO2 was observed at the Mona Loa observatory from 1960 to 2020?
More than 400 parts per million
What are studied to calculate the greenhouse gases from ancient atmospheres?
Gas bubbles trapped in glacial ice
What do the studies of stable isotopes of oxygen help determine?
Temperature records for each date
Test your knowledge of CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions with this quiz. Explore the history of CO2 measurements, including the pioneering work of Roger Revelle and Charles Keeling. Delve into the significance of the monitoring site at Mauna Loa and its global impact.
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