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Q2.18. Which of the following techniques is least likely to improve your ability to detect a trend in a climate data set?
○ Decreasing the length of the data set by using data just from recent years
○ Focusing on regional averages instead of local observations
○ Analyzing temperature anomalies instead of absolute values
○Using more accurate instruments and techniques to collect data
Q2.19. Climatologists look for climate change in many components of the climate system. Which of the following statements has the least direct evidence?
○ Global mean surface temperature has increased since 1850 .
○ Arctic sea ice, glaciers, and ice sheets have decreased in size over the past 50 years.
○ The length of the growing season in the U.S. has decreased since the 1890 s.
○Global mean sea level has risen significantly since 1880 .
Q2.18. Which of the following techniques is least likely to improve your ability to detect a trend in a climate data set?
○ Decreasing the length of the data set by using data just from recent years
○ Focusing on regional averages instead of local observations
○ Analyzing temperature anomalies instead of absolute values
○Using more accurate instruments and techniques to collect data
Q2.19. Climatologists look for climate change in many components of the climate system. Which of the following statements has the least direct evidence?
○ Global mean surface temperature has increased since 1850 .
○ Arctic sea ice, glaciers, and ice sheets have decreased in size over the past 50 years.
○ The length of the growing season in the U.S. has decreased since the 1890 s.
○Global mean sea level has risen significantly since 1880 .
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