BIO 130 Fossil Fuels & GCC Quiz

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1. Pre-lab reading. According to the first EPA website, an average temperature increase
of only 2 degrees may lead to a 200-400% increase in the area burned by wildfires in the
Western U.S. st
2. Part III, question 10. All of the cities experienced an increase in temperature over the
last 50+ years, as indicated by the positive slopes of their temperature graphs
3. Pre-lab reading. NASA and NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
both agree that human activities are the major contributor to climate
4. Part I Your Energy Sources: What percentage of your region's electricity comes from
non-hydro renewable sources (such as wind and solar)? Input your answer as a whole
number between 0 and 100.
5. Part I Your Energy Sources: What percentage of your region's electricity comes from
nuclear power plants? Input your answer as a whole number between 0 and 100
6. Part III, question 13. Which two cities experienced the most significant temperature
increases (i.e., largest, steepest slopes)?
7. Part II, Fuel Economy of Cars: Out of all the cars listed below, which one was the MOST
fuel efficient? Use the combined fuel efficiency
8. Pre-lab reading. According to the EPA climate change science webpage we read, the
seasons of ________ will see the largest change of temperature in the Southwestern U.S

2. 9. Part II, Question 1. Based on the cars we examined, it is much more fuel efficient (5-10
mpg difference) to drive a minivan (such as a Honda Odyssey) than an SUV (such as a
Ford Explorer) if you have a large family
10. Part III, question 14. The coastal cities of New York, San Diego and Honolulu (in
temperate and/or mild climates) experienced less temperature increase as compared to
the desert city of Phoenix, AZ and the polar town of Barrow, AK