Climate Models

Typical Exam Questions


1. Define feedback mechanism and give one example each of a positive and a negative climate feedback mechanism.

2. Discuss how the difference in spatial resolution creates different simulations of precipitation for climate models.

3. Climate models are the main tools for assessing anthropogenic changes in the global environment and hence were discussed in 5 units in Block 2. Future impacts projected by climate models were discussed in 3 units in Block 3. Discuss climate model projections of future climate and the impact of these changes in climate on agriculture, global water resources, and human health.