Surface Air temperatures will __________ globally from 1958 to 2100
increase
decrease
stay the same
Precipitation amounts will _________ globally from 1958 to 2100.
This part of the U.S will see a decrease in precipitation.
the southeast
the west
the central
canada
The part of the U.S will see an increase in precipitation
the east
the Canada
Which of the following describes the precipitation changes in Lincoln?
a large increase
a large decrease
a small decrease or no change
a small increase
What is the maximum anomaly for precipitation in the year 2100 if 1958 data is the baseline?
-1 mm/day
2-3 mm/day
0 mm/day
5 mm/day
Using slide 3, what is maximum temperature change from 1958 to 2100?
1-3
3-5
11-13
10-20
What is the maximum air temperature change in Lincoln nebraska from 1958 to 2100?
1-2
5-8
Where are winter maximum temperatures changing the most?
the equator
the ocean
the poles
the western united states
Why is it a big deal that winter maximum temperatures are increasing so much at the poles?
high winter temperatures melt snow and ice and decrease albedo
the oceans keep the area cool
a melting arctic will allow Russia to get raw materials
low winter temperatures might allow for another ice age
