Question #36Topic 1

A climate scientist develops a presentation on modern climate change for a group of

policymakers.
What observation does the scientist include in the presentation that provides
evidence of human attribution to current climate change?

 A. Atmospheric CO2 with isotopes consistent with fossil fuel emissions have
increased since the mid-20th century.

 B. Glacial ice records indicate atmospheric CO2 increased by 135 parts per thousand
since the Industrial Revolution.

 C. In the past 200 years, CO2 is responsible for most negative radiative forcing.

 D. In the past 100 years, the atmospheric lifetime of CO2 attributed to energy use
increased.

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Correct Answer: A🗳️

Question #37Topic 1

A city planning commissioner consults with climate scientists to assess the impact of
sea level rise on strategic infrastructure projects. The scientists discuss several
climate model projections and indicate sea level rise has a fundamental relationship
to GHG emissions, regardless of a specific warming scenario.
How should the scientists describe this relationship?

 A. Sea level rises proportionally faster than GHG emissions.

 B. Sea level rise lags GHG emissions.

 C. Sea level rises in response to ocean acidification.

 D. Sea level rise will cease once global emissions peak.

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Correct Answer: B