Biosphere VII Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cedar creek experiment?
A
It was an experiment evaluating grassland response to elevated atmosphere CO2.
2
Q
What is the biggest global change factor currently?
A
Soils
3
Q
How does the rate of warming for Canada and the Arctic compare to the global average?
A
Canada is warming 2X faster and the Arctic is warming 3X faster
4
Q
Why is Canada warming faster than the rest of the world?
A
Because of the snow/ice albedo feedback
5
Q
What is albedo?
A
It indicates how well a surface reflects solar energy, where dark surfaces absorb more and white surfaces reflect more
