Question 17 The figure below shows the IPCC 5 th Assessment temperature anomaly

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Question 17

The figure below shows the IPCC 5th Assessment temperature anomaly projections for two baseline RCP scenarios for the period from 2081-2100.

RCP 2.6 has smaller (cooler) temperature anomalies

RCP 2.6 has larger (warmer) temperature anomalies

RCP 8.5 has smaller (cooler) temperature anomalies

RCP 8.5 has larger (warmer) temperature anomalies

Question 18

Using the figure in question 17, how does the change in average surface temperature in this period for the RCP 2.6 and RCP 8.5 pathways compare in high northern latitudes to more equatorial latitudes?

For both, the change in high northern latitudes is greater than at equatorial latitudes

In RCP 2.6 the change in higher northern latitudes is greater than the equatorial regions but for RCP 8.5, the change in equatorial regions is higher than in northern latitudes

For both, the change in equatorial latitudes is greater than in high northern latitudes

For both, the change in high northern latitudes is the same as in equatorial latitudes

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Question 19

Approximately locate Washington D.C. on the RCP 2.6 figure in question 17. What range of change in average surface temperature is expected by 2100 in Washington D.C?

0-0.5°C

0-0.5°F

1-1.5°C

1-1.5°F

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Question 20

Approximately locate Washington D.C. on the RCP 8.5 figure in question 17. What range of change in average surface temperature is expected by 2100 in Washington D.C?

1-1.5°C

1-1.5°F

4-5°C

4-5°F

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Question 21

Assuming your descendants in 2100 are living in Washington D.C. How much warmer will it be for them in the RCP 8.5 pathway compared to the RCP 2.6 pathway?

2.5-4°C

2.5-4°F

2-3°C

2-3°F

RCP 2.6 has smaller (cooler) temperature anomalies

RCP 2.6 has larger (warmer) temperature anomalies

RCP 8.5 has smaller (cooler) temperature anomalies

RCP 8.5 has larger (warmer) temperature anomalies

Change in average surface temperature (1986-2005 to 2081-2100) 2-1.5--0.5 0 05 1 15 2 3 5 7911

Explanation / Answer

17. RCP 2.6 has smaller (cooler) temperature anomalies

18. For both, the change in high northern latitudes is greater than at equatorial latitudes

19. 1-1.5°C

20. 4-5°C

21. 2.5-4°C

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