How much of global warming is caused by man?

Question

OK, I want no links, no explanation, just a quick answer as to your views on global warming.

(Just answer 1b 2d etc.)

1) How much global warming since the 1970's is caused by man?

A almost all B most (>50%) C about half D Little (less than 50%) E almost none

2) How much warming in the 20th century was caused by man?

A almost all B most (>50%) C about half D Little (less than 50%) E almost none

3) The main cause of late 20th century warming is...

A GHG's B solar output C UHI D el niño/la niña E volcanoes (either an increase or decrease) F other (state) G unknown

4) What effect will GW have on nature?

A generally increase biodiversity + prosperity B little effect C generally decrease biodiversity + prosperity

Feel free to elaborate briefly

5) What effect will GW have on humans?

A a general increase in prosperity B little effect C a general decrease in prosperity

Feel free to elaborate briefly.

Thanks!

Answer 1

1) E

2) E

3) B + D

4) A  (Question infers globe warms for some time into the future) Past global warm periods have resulted in an explosion in biodiversity and biomass.  Next one should do the same.

5)  C  because the alarmists will "win" and we will try to "fix" it and waste a huge part of the planet's resources for nothing.

Answer 2

E E A B B

Al Gore doesn't know everything.  I wish I could get a Nobel prize for publishing my opinion using only the certain scientific facts I want to.

This is the cycle of the Earth.  There will be no huge, drastic changes.

Answer 3

None, none, none, none, none, and.......let me think.....NONE!!

Answer 4

a a g c a

Answer 5

1. The exact extent can't be determined

2. Less than half (D)

3. Greenhouse effect (A)

4. It cause habitat reduction at the poles which has a cascade effect on the food chain.  So (C)

5. Immediate effect is minimal, however the cumulative effect is loss of food supply plus rapid changes in our habitat as the climate changes, so (C)

Answer 6

1. A

2. B

3. A

4. Partial C, but the prosperity part is questionable

5. C

Answer 7

1) A

2) B or C

3) A

4) C

5) C

Answer 8

EEBAA

Answer 9

1)  E...Only the "indoors" portion of the globe, with central heat.

2)  E...same as 1

3)  B...the sun primarily, with a little E and G thrown in for good measure

4)  A...throughout history, warmer/wetter climate = more plants/animals

5)  C....as we move towards socialism, production and innovation grind to a snail's pace.  Shortages, hoarding, power outages, etc all lead to a very unpleasant existence.

6)  You're welcome.

Answer 10

1. E

2. E

3. B

4. Positive, vegetation does much better in higher CO2 concentrations. In past warmer climates, life has flourished. Its the cold spells that really suck.

5. Mainly A, but unfortunately, politicians are easily swayed by pretty pictures on TV. Thus, they will implement draconian taxes/laws which will negatively affect our lives. It is sad as we should be celebrating the warmer weather. Instead, we need to try and preserve our freedoms and money from socialist ninnies.