Climate Science - Physical
Climate Science - Human Fingerprints
Nature of Science
Psychology of Denial
Tobacco Strategy
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Water ________ when heated, leading to rising sea levels
What is Expands. . For more information, see http://co2now.org/know-the-changing-climate/effects/ipcc-faq-sea-level-rise.html
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While sea ice may not raise sea levels, __________ does when melted
What is Land Ice. . For more information on Land Ice, see: https://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg1/en/ch5s5-5-5-2.html
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A strong claim well supported by multiple lines of evidence is a/an _________
What is Theory. . Reference: The definition of a theory can be further explored through this website: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theory or http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0272-6963(98)00019-9
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An unconscious defense mechanism for coping with guilt, anxiety, or other disturbing emotions aroused by reality
What is Denial. . More on this concept can be found in an article by Washington and Cook found at: https://fgcu.instructure.com/courses/205938/files/19215468/download?wrap=1
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This denial strategy was heavily used in 2006 after the release of the Academy Award winning documentary film An Inconvenient Truth on the current climate crisis
What is Ad Hominem. . An Inconvenient Truth is an award winning documentary narrated by former Vice President Al Gore that exposes some of the myths and misconceptions around climate change. The documentary received a strong backlash from deniers and climate skeptics who claimed the science had no validity because it was being presented by someone with a “questionable political career.” The official website for An inconvenient Truth can be found at: http://www.takepart.com/an-inconvenient-truth
300
The oceans capture and sink __________ , but only up to a certain threshold.
What is Carbon Dioxide. . For more information, see the IPCC report's segments discussing Ocean Acidification: http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/syr/en/mains3-3-4.html
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What form of Carbon is associated with climate change
What is Carbon-12. . An isotope can be any two(or more) atom(s) of element that has differing numbers of neutrons in their nuclei. They possess similar chemical properties whilst having differing atomic masses. Carbon-12 is a Carbon atom with 6 protons and 6 neutrons. Carbon-14 is a Carbon atom with 6 proton and 8 neutrons.
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A phenomenon where people with the least ability are the most confident and people with the most ability underestimate themselves
What is Dunning-Kruger Effect. . The Dunning-Kruger Effect was coined by researchers Justin Kruger and David Dunning. Kruger and Dunning found that individuals testing on humor, grammar, and logic tended to overestimate their ability when they had low ability and underestimate their ability when they had high ability. This effect and its corresponding study can be found in the peer reviewed journal, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology (1999) or at this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.77.6.1121
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The tendency to search for or interpret information in a way that confirms one's preconception
What is Confirmation Bias. . More on this concept can be found in an article by Adam Corner located at: https://fgcu.instructure.com/courses/205938/files/19215148/download?wrap=1
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If a person readily agrees that climate change is a hoax but does not think all of the scientific evidence is enough to prove that it's not, he or she probably has ______________
What are Asymmetrical Standards of Evidence. . Climategate and Glaciergate are two well-known examples of this phenomenon. An in-depth explanation of scientific standards of evidence is provided in the Journal of the Society of Prevention Research at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16365954
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This natural phenomenon that we see every day can act as both a positive and negative feedback depending on the circumstances
What are Clouds. . For more information on how clouds are related to our planet's climate system, as well as how clouds act as feedback mechanisms, see: https://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg1/en/ch8s8-6-3-2.html
500
This cycle involves the Earth's orbit shifting between an elliptical shape and a circular shape
What is Milankovitch Cycle. . To learn more about the Milankovitch cycle and its relation to Earth's climate, see: http://co2now.org/Know-the-Changing-Climate/Climate-Changes/ipcc-faq-natural-causes-of-ice-ages-and-climate-change.html
500
The first report of the IPCC was released in ________
What is 1990. . The Dunning-Kruger Effect was coined by researchers Justin Kruger and David Dunning. Kruger and Dunning found that individuals testing on humor, grammar, and logic tended to overestimate their ability when they had low ability and underestimate their ability when they had high ability. This effect and its corresponding study can be found in the peer reviewed journal, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology (1999) or at this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.77.6.1121
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Assumption that opposition to a scientific concept is based on a shortage of knowledge
What is Information Deficit Model of Communication. . More information on this concept can be found in an article by Climate Outreach & Information Network (COIN) found here: http://talkingclimate.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Why-are-people-still-sceptical-about-climate-change.pdf
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Social psychological research has shown that people filter evidence through powerful preexisting social and cultural filters. This is known as ___________
What is Biased Assimilation. . Biased assimilation was coined by researchers at Cardiff University. The implications of biased assimilation are further explored in an article by Climate Outreach & Information Network (COIN) found here: http://talkingclimate.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Why-are-people-still-sceptical-about-climate-change.pdf
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