Practice Physics In Environmental Science (8) - Physics in The Real World (Applications)

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Question 1.
What is climate modeling used for?
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Think about how we forecast the weather.
Question 2.
Name one renewable energy source.
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Remember energy from the sun.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of climate modeling?
- Predict weather patterns
- Create renewable energy
- Design air filters
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Consider what we need to understand about climate.
4Question 4.
True or False: Sustainable energy sources are non-renewable.
- True
- False
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Think about the definitions of renewable.
Question 5.
Evaluate the impact of increased greenhouse gas emissions on climate models over the next 50 years.
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Think about how emissions affect climate variables.
Question 6.
Design a new technology for waste treatment that uses advanced physics principles. Describe its operation.
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Consider combining filtration and biological methods.

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