Tuesday 20 December 2016

Who Wants To Be A Geoengineer?

In the holiday spirit I decided to make a short quiz on geoengineering topics I discussed throughout the blog. Be sure to check the next post for answers!

Which of these is NOT an example of Geoengineering?

A) Iron Fertilisation
B) Chemtrails
C) Aerosol Spraying
D) Biochar

What does SRM stand for?

A) Solar Reduction Management
B) Sun Radiation Management
C) Solar Reduction Measures
D) Solar Radiation Management

What is SRM said to achieve?

A) Global reduction in Carbon Dioxide levels.
B) Reduced acidification of oceans.
C) Reduced incoming radiation.
D) Protection from incoming asteroids.

What is the MAIN current downside to the CDR idea of 'Artificial Trees'?

A) They justify further deforestation.
B) They are harmful to birds.
C) They are too expensive.
D) They are not aesthetically pleasing.

What did James Lovelock refer to the 'Earth System' as?

A) Gaia
B) Giai
C) Gia
D) Pluto

Which of the following is a leading advocate of geoengineering?

A) Paul Crutzen.
B) Alan Robock
C) Raymond Pierrehumbert
D) Lynn Russell

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