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What is the primary natural factor contributing to long-term climate change, according to the provided text?
What is the primary natural factor contributing to long-term climate change, according to the provided text?
What is the approximate period of Earth's axial tilt variation?
What is the approximate period of Earth's axial tilt variation?
What is the approximate duration of glacial periods, according to the text?
What is the approximate duration of glacial periods, according to the text?
What is the term used to describe the changes in Earth's orbital shape mentioned in the text?
What is the term used to describe the changes in Earth's orbital shape mentioned in the text?
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What is the other significant factor contributing to climate change besides natural causes, according to the text?
What is the other significant factor contributing to climate change besides natural causes, according to the text?
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What is the primary environmental consequence mentioned in the text if the desert belt shifts northward due to warming?
What is the primary environmental consequence mentioned in the text if the desert belt shifts northward due to warming?
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What is the estimated range of temperature increase that could cause the desert belt to shift northward?
What is the estimated range of temperature increase that could cause the desert belt to shift northward?
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How far is the estimated northward movement of middle latitudes due to a 1-3.5 degrees Celsius temperature increase, according to the text?
How far is the estimated northward movement of middle latitudes due to a 1-3.5 degrees Celsius temperature increase, according to the text?
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Based on the information provided, what is the most likely outcome for species that cannot adapt to the changing environmental conditions?
Based on the information provided, what is the most likely outcome for species that cannot adapt to the changing environmental conditions?
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What is the main focus of the passage?
What is the main focus of the passage?
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According to the provided text, how will temperatures in Turkey change by 2030?
According to the provided text, how will temperatures in Turkey change by 2030?
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What is the expected change in rainfall in Turkey during the summer months, according to the provided text?
What is the expected change in rainfall in Turkey during the summer months, according to the provided text?
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What is the primary source of information about climate change projections for Turkey mentioned in the text?
What is the primary source of information about climate change projections for Turkey mentioned in the text?
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What is the expected impact of these climate changes on a large portion of Turkey by 2030?
What is the expected impact of these climate changes on a large portion of Turkey by 2030?
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What is the expected change in rainfall during the winter months in Turkey?
What is the expected change in rainfall during the winter months in Turkey?
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What is the current concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere?
What is the current concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere?
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What is the estimated concentration of CO2 by the year 2050?
What is the estimated concentration of CO2 by the year 2050?
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How does the current concentration of CO2 compare to pre-industrial levels?
How does the current concentration of CO2 compare to pre-industrial levels?
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From where are the measurements of pre-industrial air bubble data obtained?
From where are the measurements of pre-industrial air bubble data obtained?
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Which measurement station provides current atmospheric CO2 data?
Which measurement station provides current atmospheric CO2 data?
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What is the current concentration of ozone in Germany compared to the early 20th century?
What is the current concentration of ozone in Germany compared to the early 20th century?
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How does the lifespan of ozone compare to other greenhouse gases?
How does the lifespan of ozone compare to other greenhouse gases?
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What causes the formation of ozone in the atmosphere?
What causes the formation of ozone in the atmosphere?
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What characteristic of ozone affects its distribution in the atmosphere?
What characteristic of ozone affects its distribution in the atmosphere?
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Which of the following emissions are related to ozone formation?
Which of the following emissions are related to ozone formation?
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What is the primary reason why Antarctica is so cold?
What is the primary reason why Antarctica is so cold?
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What is the approximate thickness of the ice covering Antarctica?
What is the approximate thickness of the ice covering Antarctica?
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How does Antarctica impact global climate?
How does Antarctica impact global climate?
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What percentage of incoming solar radiation is reflected by Antarctica's ice sheet?
What percentage of incoming solar radiation is reflected by Antarctica's ice sheet?
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Which of the following statements about Antarctica's role in the global climate system is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about Antarctica's role in the global climate system is NOT true?
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Study Notes
Global Warming and Climatic Change
- Global temperatures have increased by 0.5°C in the past century.
- Sea levels have risen by 20cm since the beginning of the century.
- Stratospheric temperatures have decreased.
- Rainfall in mid-latitudes has increased, while rainfall in sub-tropical latitudes has decreased.
- Global warming has significantly increased in the past 10 years.
- Projected global changes by 2100 include a 3°C increase in temperature and a 70cm (range 30-110cm) rise in sea level.
- Large-scale disappearance of forests in mid and high latitudes is expected.
- Reduced agricultural areas and global food production are predicted.
- Even if human emissions stop, a 1-2°C temperature increase is projected by 2100.
- A doubling of CO2 concentration is expected to cause a 2.5°C (range 1.5-4.5°C) rise in global temperature.
Natural Climate Change Causes
- Earth's orbit around the sun changes over 95,000 years, creating ice ages that last 100,000 years.
- Earth's axis shifts in 4,000-year cycles and has a circular wobble in 23,000 cycles.
- Continental drift can shift ocean currents and wind patterns.
- Volcanic eruptions can temporarily lower global temperatures by blocking sunlight with ejected dust.
- The 1991 Pinatuba eruption led to a global temperature drop of approximately 1°C.
- Solar activity (sunspots) affects the amount of energy the Earth receives.
Ocean Currents
- Ocean currents, known as the "conveyor belt," redistribute heat around the globe, influencing regional climates.
- The conveyor belt includes currents that start cold and sink near Iceland, transporting this cold water to the southern hemisphere. This cold water then moves to the east coast of Australia then up towards the U.S. and back towards Europe.
- Antarctic ice reflects 80-85% of incoming sunlight, making it extremely cold to help regulate global temperatures.
- Antarctic's ice covering varies in thickness from 1.5 to 4.5 km.
Greenhouse Effect
- The sun emits shortwave radiation.
- The Earth absorbs some of this radiation and emits longwave radiation.
- Greenhouse gases (like water vapor and CO2) absorb some of the longwave radiation, causing the atmosphere to warm.
- Without the greenhouse effect, Earth would be too cold for life.
Greenhouse Gases
- Key greenhouse gases are CO2, CFCs, methane, nitrous oxides, and ozone.
- CO2 is a significant greenhouse gas with a current concentration of around 0.04%.
- CFCs have a high absorption capacity, and a long atmospheric lifetime that has harmful effects.
- Methane has twenty times the heat-trapping capability of CO2 and has a relatively short atmospheric lifetime of 10 years.
Feedback Mechanisms
- Feedback mechanisms affect global warming either by amplifying (positive) or dampening the warming effect (negative)
- Many feedback mechanisms are complex and involve various factors.
- Examples of feedback mechanisms include changes in cloud cover and vegetation.
- Increased ocean temperatures will lead to an influx of water vapor in the atmosphere, which is a significant greenhouse gas.
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Explore the key factors and projections related to global warming and climatic changes. This quiz covers temperature increases, sea level rise, and the anticipated effects on ecosystems and agriculture. Test your understanding of both anthropogenic and natural causes of climate change.
