1 Three different scientific institutions provide data about how much the annual global temperature has changed in the years 1880 to 2014. The average is based on the temperatures from 1951 to 1980.
Institution A’s data show that the annual global temperature changed by 0.75°C in 2010 when compared to the average annual temperature.
Institution B’s data show that the annual global temperature changed by 0.72°C in 2010 when compared to the average annual temperature.
Institution C’s data show that the annual global temperature changed by 0.77°C in 2010 when compared to the average annual temperature.
Which is the most accurate statement about this data?
(1 point)
Responses
The data gathered by each institution is very different from the data gathered by the other two institutions.
The three institutions gathered data for scientists to draw a conclusion that the annual global temperature was higher than average in 2010.
The data gathered by Institution B is most accurate because it showed the least change from the average annual temperature.
The three institutions gathered data for scientists to draw a conclusion that the annual global temperature is gradually increasing.
2 How would a weaker jet stream help to cause extreme flooding?(1 point)
Responses
It would allow storm systems to stall in an area.
It would create thicker clouds.
It would cause increased evaporation.
It would create high winds that move storm systems.
3 How would Earth be different without the greenhouse effect?(1 point)
Responses
The atmosphere would contain more methane.
There would be more solar energy reaching Earth.
The oceans would contain more carbonic acid.
There would be more ice on Earth's surface.
The most accurate statement about the data is: The three institutions gathered data for scientists to draw a conclusion that the annual global temperature was higher than average in 2010.
A weaker jet stream would help to cause extreme flooding as it would allow storm systems to stall in an area.
Earth would be different without the greenhouse effect as there would be more ice on Earth's surface.
1 The most accurate statement about this data is:
The three institutions gathered data for scientists to draw a conclusion that the annual global temperature was higher than average in 2010.
2 A weaker jet stream would help to cause extreme flooding by allowing storm systems to stall in an area.
3 If Earth did not have the greenhouse effect:
There would be more solar energy reaching Earth.