The Ultimate Climate Change Jeopardy

Climate Science - Physical

100

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

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

500

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

Climate Science - Human Fingerprints

100

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

300

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.

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

Nature of Science

100

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

300

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

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

Psychology of Denial

100

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

300

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

500

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

Tobacco Strategy

100

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

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

500

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