Human Interference and Patterns

Question 1

What has happened to the atmosphere to ocean flux due to human activity?

Answer 1

The atmosphere to ocean flux has increased due to human activity.

Question 2

What has happened to the carbon cycle in recent centuries?

Answer 2

It has been intensified and accelerated.

Question 3

Why is the Holocene often referred to as the Anthropocene?

Answer 3

Both terms refer to geological periods of time. Profound changes to the Earth have been caused due to human activity during this time period.

Question 4

List two causes of climate change?

Answer 4

Burning of fossil fuels
Increased human industrial activity

Question 5

List three consequences of climate change?

Answer 5

Potential extinction of animals
Warmer global temperatures
Increased extreme weather conditions.

Question 6

Describe the state of the fast carbon cycle before the industrial revolution?

Answer 6

Fast carbon cycling is thought to have been relatively balanced before the industrial revolution.