MATH 246 Midterm: Exam 1 No Solutions Spring 1989
14 Mar 2019
School
Department
Course
Professor
NAME: _________________________________
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270.360 Climate Change: Science and Policy
Final exam
May 13, 2010
The total test is 100 points, and the number of points each question is worth is shown at
the end of each question. Write your answers below each question. The space provided
should be more than you need to answer the question. If you need extra room, you
can write on the back of the page --- but make sure you label any answer on the back so I
can figure out which question it goes with.
1. (a) Different scenarios for future GHG emissions were considered in the IPCC 2007
assessment. What factors / assumptions cause the differences between these
scenarios? [8]
2. What are the projected changes in (a) surface temperature, and (b) precipitation over
the 21st century? Discuss regional differences as well as global mean. [8]
3. What are some of the potential impacts of climate change on Maryland? [6]
Document Summary
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 should be more than you need to answer the question. Discuss regional differences as well as global mean. Name: ________________________________: list 5 possible impacts of climate change on human health. [2] (b) give 2 examples of anticipatory adaptation and 2 of reactive adaptation. [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. [4: socolow et al introduced the concept of a stabilization triangle and stabilization wedges to assess mitigation strategies. Name: ________________________________: (a) give 4 examples of geo-engineering. [8] (b) for one of the examples, list an environment and a political concern. [4: describe the differences between a carbon tax and a cap and trade system. Explain how they differ in setting the level of emissions.
