Interpret data related to human activities that affect global temperatures - Earth Science
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The graph compares global surface temperature changes (red line) and the Sun's energy that Earth receives (yellow line) in watts (units of energy) per square meter since 1880. The lighter/thinner lines show the yearly levels while the heavier/thicker lines show the 11-year average trends. Eleven-year averages are used to reduce the year-to-year natural noise in the data, making the underlying trends more obvious. The amount of solar energy that Earth receives has followed the Sun’s natural 11-year cycle of small ups and downs with no net increase since the 1950s. Over the same period, global temperature has risen substantially.
Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion to draw from the graph of global temperature?
The graph compares global surface temperature changes (red line) and the Sun's energy that Earth receives (yellow line) in watts (units of energy) per square meter since 1880. The lighter/thinner lines show the yearly levels while the heavier/thicker lines show the 11-year average trends. Eleven-year averages are used to reduce the year-to-year natural noise in the data, making the underlying trends more obvious. The amount of solar energy that Earth receives has followed the Sun’s natural 11-year cycle of small ups and downs with no net increase since the 1950s. Over the same period, global temperature has risen substantially.
Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion to draw from the graph of global temperature?
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The answer is "It is unlikely that the Sun has caused the observed global temperature warming trend over the past half-century." because there is no strong correlation between the two variables.
The answer is "It is unlikely that the Sun has caused the observed global temperature warming trend over the past half-century." because there is no strong correlation between the two variables.
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The graph shows average annual global temperatures since 1880 compared to the long-term average (1901-2000). The zero line represents the long-term average temperature for the whole planet; blue and red bars show the difference above or below average for each year.
Why does the graph compare the last 200 years of Earth's climate to the previous 1000 years?
The graph shows average annual global temperatures since 1880 compared to the long-term average (1901-2000). The zero line represents the long-term average temperature for the whole planet; blue and red bars show the difference above or below average for each year.
Why does the graph compare the last 200 years of Earth's climate to the previous 1000 years?
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The answer is "to show that global temperatures are rising at an unprecedented rate." Even though the graph does illustrate the potential effect of industrial activity, that conclusion cannot be drawn from the data given.
The answer is "to show that global temperatures are rising at an unprecedented rate." Even though the graph does illustrate the potential effect of industrial activity, that conclusion cannot be drawn from the data given.
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What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?
What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?
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The answer is "The graph shows how the length of the growing season in the United States has INCREASED over the past century compared with the long-term average." because the deviation from average is increasing in the positive direction.
The answer is "The graph shows how the length of the growing season in the United States has INCREASED over the past century compared with the long-term average." because the deviation from average is increasing in the positive direction.
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The map above shows changes in ice cover from 1983 to 2020. The surface area of ice has melted significantly in the last 50 years. What hypothesis is best supported by the change in ice coverage?
The map above shows changes in ice cover from 1983 to 2020. The surface area of ice has melted significantly in the last 50 years. What hypothesis is best supported by the change in ice coverage?
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The answer is "Earth's climate is gradually warming." The data supports the claim because it shows the melting of ice, indicating a rise in global temperature. There is no data presented on human activity, tectonic activity, or other parts of the world, so no conclusions can be drawn from them. Though there is no specific data regarding temperature, you can make an inference that ice is melting due to temperature being increased.
The answer is "Earth's climate is gradually warming." The data supports the claim because it shows the melting of ice, indicating a rise in global temperature. There is no data presented on human activity, tectonic activity, or other parts of the world, so no conclusions can be drawn from them. Though there is no specific data regarding temperature, you can make an inference that ice is melting due to temperature being increased.
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The image above shows data about ice coverage in the arctic. What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?
The image above shows data about ice coverage in the arctic. What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?
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The answer is "all of these." Each of these claims is supported by data available in the graph. The graph shows long term changes in ice coverage over each different colored line, yearly changes within each line, and provides max and min data.
The answer is "all of these." Each of these claims is supported by data available in the graph. The graph shows long term changes in ice coverage over each different colored line, yearly changes within each line, and provides max and min data.
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The graphic above shows the change in "first leaf date" across the United States. First leaf date is the date when a plant sprouts its first leaves from its winter buds, and it is also a way scientists collect data on the beginning of spring season. What conclusion can be drawn from the graph above?
The graphic above shows the change in "first leaf date" across the United States. First leaf date is the date when a plant sprouts its first leaves from its winter buds, and it is also a way scientists collect data on the beginning of spring season. What conclusion can be drawn from the graph above?
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The answer is "First leaf date is occurring earlier in the year in most of the United States, but later in the year in the south eastern United States." Though it's true that spring comes earlier in the southern United States, the image above shows the change in first leaf date. This change is occurring differently in the south eastern United States than in the rest of the United States.
The answer is "First leaf date is occurring earlier in the year in most of the United States, but later in the year in the south eastern United States." Though it's true that spring comes earlier in the southern United States, the image above shows the change in first leaf date. This change is occurring differently in the south eastern United States than in the rest of the United States.
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The graph above represents the change in length of growing season in the continental United States. Which of the following details about this data is FALSE?
The graph above represents the change in length of growing season in the continental United States. Which of the following details about this data is FALSE?
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The answer is "The long term average of the growing season is 0 days." The graph shows the deviation from the average length of growing season in days, not the actual number of days. The number 0 represents 0 days away from the average and the graph shows changes of up to almost 10 days fewer and 10 days longer.
The answer is "The long term average of the growing season is 0 days." The graph shows the deviation from the average length of growing season in days, not the actual number of days. The number 0 represents 0 days away from the average and the graph shows changes of up to almost 10 days fewer and 10 days longer.
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The map above shows data about the arrival of spring. Which part of the United States is NOT experiencing change in the arrival of the spring season?
The map above shows data about the arrival of spring. Which part of the United States is NOT experiencing change in the arrival of the spring season?
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The answer is the "northern United States." The central part of the United States is experiencing a late arrival of spring while the south eastern coast is experiencing an early arrival. The West Coast is also experiencing an early arrival of spring.
The answer is the "northern United States." The central part of the United States is experiencing a late arrival of spring while the south eastern coast is experiencing an early arrival. The West Coast is also experiencing an early arrival of spring.
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According to the data pictured, which greenhouse gas was emitted most in 2018?
According to the data pictured, which greenhouse gas was emitted most in 2018?
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The answer is carbon dioxide, because it comprises 81% of the pie chart.
The answer is carbon dioxide, because it comprises 81% of the pie chart.
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What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?
What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?
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The answer is "greenhouse gas emissions have been increasing for the last 50 years."
The answer is "greenhouse gas emissions have been increasing for the last 50 years."
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The graph compares global surface temperature changes (red line) and the Sun's energy that Earth receives (yellow line) in watts (units of energy) per square meter since 1880. The lighter/thinner lines show the yearly levels while the heavier/thicker lines show the 11-year average trends. Eleven-year averages are used to reduce the year-to-year natural noise in the data, making the underlying trends more obvious. The amount of solar energy that Earth receives has followed the Sun’s natural 11-year cycle of small ups and downs with no net increase since the 1950s. Over the same period, global temperature has risen substantially.
Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion to draw from the graph of global temperature?
The graph compares global surface temperature changes (red line) and the Sun's energy that Earth receives (yellow line) in watts (units of energy) per square meter since 1880. The lighter/thinner lines show the yearly levels while the heavier/thicker lines show the 11-year average trends. Eleven-year averages are used to reduce the year-to-year natural noise in the data, making the underlying trends more obvious. The amount of solar energy that Earth receives has followed the Sun’s natural 11-year cycle of small ups and downs with no net increase since the 1950s. Over the same period, global temperature has risen substantially.
Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion to draw from the graph of global temperature?
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The answer is "It is unlikely that the Sun has caused the observed global temperature warming trend over the past half-century." because there is no strong correlation between the two variables.
The answer is "It is unlikely that the Sun has caused the observed global temperature warming trend over the past half-century." because there is no strong correlation between the two variables.
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The graph shows average annual global temperatures since 1880 compared to the long-term average (1901-2000). The zero line represents the long-term average temperature for the whole planet; blue and red bars show the difference above or below average for each year.
Why does the graph compare the last 200 years of Earth's climate to the previous 1000 years?
The graph shows average annual global temperatures since 1880 compared to the long-term average (1901-2000). The zero line represents the long-term average temperature for the whole planet; blue and red bars show the difference above or below average for each year.
Why does the graph compare the last 200 years of Earth's climate to the previous 1000 years?
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The answer is "to show that global temperatures are rising at an unprecedented rate." Even though the graph does illustrate the potential effect of industrial activity, that conclusion cannot be drawn from the data given.
The answer is "to show that global temperatures are rising at an unprecedented rate." Even though the graph does illustrate the potential effect of industrial activity, that conclusion cannot be drawn from the data given.
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What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?
What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?
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The answer is "The graph shows how the length of the growing season in the United States has INCREASED over the past century compared with the long-term average." because the deviation from average is increasing in the positive direction.
The answer is "The graph shows how the length of the growing season in the United States has INCREASED over the past century compared with the long-term average." because the deviation from average is increasing in the positive direction.
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The map above shows changes in ice cover from 1983 to 2020. The surface area of ice has melted significantly in the last 50 years. What hypothesis is best supported by the change in ice coverage?
The map above shows changes in ice cover from 1983 to 2020. The surface area of ice has melted significantly in the last 50 years. What hypothesis is best supported by the change in ice coverage?
Tap to reveal answer
The answer is "Earth's climate is gradually warming." The data supports the claim because it shows the melting of ice, indicating a rise in global temperature. There is no data presented on human activity, tectonic activity, or other parts of the world, so no conclusions can be drawn from them. Though there is no specific data regarding temperature, you can make an inference that ice is melting due to temperature being increased.
The answer is "Earth's climate is gradually warming." The data supports the claim because it shows the melting of ice, indicating a rise in global temperature. There is no data presented on human activity, tectonic activity, or other parts of the world, so no conclusions can be drawn from them. Though there is no specific data regarding temperature, you can make an inference that ice is melting due to temperature being increased.
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The image above shows data about ice coverage in the arctic. What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?
The image above shows data about ice coverage in the arctic. What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?
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The answer is "all of these." Each of these claims is supported by data available in the graph. The graph shows long term changes in ice coverage over each different colored line, yearly changes within each line, and provides max and min data.
The answer is "all of these." Each of these claims is supported by data available in the graph. The graph shows long term changes in ice coverage over each different colored line, yearly changes within each line, and provides max and min data.
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The graphic above shows the change in "first leaf date" across the United States. First leaf date is the date when a plant sprouts its first leaves from its winter buds, and it is also a way scientists collect data on the beginning of spring season. What conclusion can be drawn from the graph above?
The graphic above shows the change in "first leaf date" across the United States. First leaf date is the date when a plant sprouts its first leaves from its winter buds, and it is also a way scientists collect data on the beginning of spring season. What conclusion can be drawn from the graph above?
Tap to reveal answer
The answer is "First leaf date is occurring earlier in the year in most of the United States, but later in the year in the south eastern United States." Though it's true that spring comes earlier in the southern United States, the image above shows the change in first leaf date. This change is occurring differently in the south eastern United States than in the rest of the United States.
The answer is "First leaf date is occurring earlier in the year in most of the United States, but later in the year in the south eastern United States." Though it's true that spring comes earlier in the southern United States, the image above shows the change in first leaf date. This change is occurring differently in the south eastern United States than in the rest of the United States.
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The graph above represents the change in length of growing season in the continental United States. Which of the following details about this data is FALSE?
The graph above represents the change in length of growing season in the continental United States. Which of the following details about this data is FALSE?
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The answer is "The long term average of the growing season is 0 days." The graph shows the deviation from the average length of growing season in days, not the actual number of days. The number 0 represents 0 days away from the average and the graph shows changes of up to almost 10 days fewer and 10 days longer.
The answer is "The long term average of the growing season is 0 days." The graph shows the deviation from the average length of growing season in days, not the actual number of days. The number 0 represents 0 days away from the average and the graph shows changes of up to almost 10 days fewer and 10 days longer.
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The map above shows data about the arrival of spring. Which part of the United States is NOT experiencing change in the arrival of the spring season?
The map above shows data about the arrival of spring. Which part of the United States is NOT experiencing change in the arrival of the spring season?
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The answer is the "northern United States." The central part of the United States is experiencing a late arrival of spring while the south eastern coast is experiencing an early arrival. The West Coast is also experiencing an early arrival of spring.
The answer is the "northern United States." The central part of the United States is experiencing a late arrival of spring while the south eastern coast is experiencing an early arrival. The West Coast is also experiencing an early arrival of spring.
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According to the data pictured, which greenhouse gas was emitted most in 2018?
According to the data pictured, which greenhouse gas was emitted most in 2018?
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The answer is carbon dioxide, because it comprises 81% of the pie chart.
The answer is carbon dioxide, because it comprises 81% of the pie chart.
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What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?
What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?
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The answer is "greenhouse gas emissions have been increasing for the last 50 years."
The answer is "greenhouse gas emissions have been increasing for the last 50 years."
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