MATH 246 Midterm: Exam 2 No Solutions Spring 2000

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The total test is 100 points, and the number of points each question is worth is shown at the end of each question. The space provided is all the space you should need to answer the question. [2] (b) give 2 examples of anticipatory adaptation and 2 of reactive adaptation. Name: ________________________________: (a) at what level will co2 need to stabilize at to keep temperature increase around 2- 3c above preindustrial [2] (b) most emission scenarios for stabilizing co2 have a similar temporal evolution: Continued increase in emissions over next 20-40 yrs and then a slow decrease to values lower than present day. [4: in the us the emissions of co2 per dollar gdp has decreased over the last 2 decades but the total emissions of co2 has increased. [2] (a) describe the differences between a carbon tax and a cap and trade system. Explain how they differ in setting the level of emissions.