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What is the main focus of the book Human Impacts on Weather and Climate?
What is the main focus of the book Human Impacts on Weather and Climate?
- Global climate policy-making
- Anthropogenic impacts on the Earth's climate (correct)
- Natural variability of weather and climate
- Atmospheric science research at Colorado State University
Which of the following is NOT discussed in the book as a method of deliberate human attempts to modify the weather?
Which of the following is NOT discussed in the book as a method of deliberate human attempts to modify the weather?
- Gas emission
- Land-use change
- Cloud seeding
- Aerosol emission (correct)
What complicates our ability to determine a clear cause-and-effect relationship to human activity in weather and climate?
What complicates our ability to determine a clear cause-and-effect relationship to human activity in weather and climate?
- Influence of solar radiation
- Variability in atmospheric pressure
- Natural variability of weather and climate (correct)
- Frequency of natural disasters
Who is a Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University and a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society?
Who is a Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University and a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society?
Which group of individuals would find the book to be a valuable resource based on the information provided?
Which group of individuals would find the book to be a valuable resource based on the information provided?
What is Roger Pielke Sr.'s affiliation as mentioned in the text?
What is Roger Pielke Sr.'s affiliation as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary affiliation of William R. Cotton?
What is the primary affiliation of William R. Cotton?
In addition to Colorado State University, where else is Roger A. Pielke Sr. affiliated?
In addition to Colorado State University, where else is Roger A. Pielke Sr. affiliated?
Which organization is William R. Cotton a Fellow of?
Which organization is William R. Cotton a Fellow of?
What type of scientist is Roger A. Pielke Sr.?
What type of scientist is Roger A. Pielke Sr.?
Where can the reader find more information about the publication?
Where can the reader find more information about the publication?
What does ISBN stand for?
What does ISBN stand for?
What is the purpose of Project Cirrus?
What is the purpose of Project Cirrus?
What are the glory years referred to in the text?
What are the glory years referred to in the text?
What is the static mode of cloud seeding?
What is the static mode of cloud seeding?
What is the basic conceptual model used in the STORMFURY modification hypothesis?
What is the basic conceptual model used in the STORMFURY modification hypothesis?
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Book's Main Focus
Book's Main Focus
Human-caused changes to the Earth's climate.
Not Weather Modification
Not Weather Modification
A deliberate approach which is NOT discussed in the book to modify the weather.
Complicating Factor
Complicating Factor
Natural weather variations that obscure human impacts.
William Cotton's Affiliation
William Cotton's Affiliation
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Book's Target Audience
Book's Target Audience
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Roger Pielke Sr.'s Affiliation
Roger Pielke Sr.'s Affiliation
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William R. Cotton's Primary Affiliation
William R. Cotton's Primary Affiliation
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Pielke's Dual Affiliations
Pielke's Dual Affiliations
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Cotton's Fellowship Organization
Cotton's Fellowship Organization
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Roger A. Pielke Sr.'s Profession
Roger A. Pielke Sr.'s Profession
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Publication Information Location
Publication Information Location
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ISBN Meaning
ISBN Meaning
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Purpose of Project Cirrus
Purpose of Project Cirrus
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Glory Years
Glory Years
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Static Mode of Cloud Seeding
Static Mode of Cloud Seeding
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STORMFURY Model
STORMFURY Model
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