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1
In looking for factors impacting global temperatures the one to ignore is: ~
a
Methane ~
b
CO2 ~
c
The Sun ~
d
Water flows ~
2
In considering the cause-and-effect analysis of CO2 and temperature the most important issue to ignore is: ~
a
Periods that show a positive relationship ~
b
If the graphs show a correlation ~
c
Which is the cause and which is the effect ~
d
Periods for which we have data ~
3
In considering the sources of any global warming it is important to ignore: ~
a
Cow gas ~
b
Human exhalation ~
c
Similar warming on Mars ~
d
SUV exhaust ~
4
In considering the effects of global temperatures the standard for the best temperature is: ~
a
What it was in Al Gore’s youth ~
b
When crops flourished best ~
c
Less than whatever it is currently ~
d
The last Ice Age ~
5
In considering the sources of any global warming it is important to ignore: ~
A
Hot temperatures of summer months ~
B
CO2 measures of the past year ~
c
The Medieval Warming Period of 950—1250 and the Little Ice Age of 1350—1850 ~
d
Unusual weather that can be cited as evidence of global warming ~
6
To maintain the integrity of the data, man-made global-warming scientists should: ~
a
Keep duplicate sets of data available ~
b
Comply with laws regarding Freedom of Information ~
c
Refuse to comply with legally required Freedom of Information requests ~
d
Produce alternate sets of data for various purposes ~
7
To maintain the integrity of the data, man-made global-warming scientists should also: ~
a
Keep historical data in a systematic record ~
b
Share historical data freely ~
c
Destroy historical data ~
d
Assure that temperature gauges are unaffected by their immediate surroundings ~
8
To maintain the integrity of the data, man-made global-warming scientists should additionally: ~
a
Publish comprehensive sets of data ~
b
Recruit scientists based on their background in actual climate sciences ~
c
Refuse to share historical data ~
d
Openly engage dissenters in order to arrive at valid conclusions ~
9
To maintain the integrity of the science, man-made global-warming scientists should further: ~
a
Follow standard peer review procedures ~
b
Respond to dissenters with reasoned arguments ~
c
Manipulate the peer review process ~
d
Openly debate dissenters ~
10
In the search for any needed solutions to man-made global-warming scientists should consider everything except: ~
a
Economic production-killing CO2 restrictions ~
b
Nationalization of industries ~
c
Simple, reversable, and inexpensive geo-engineering solutions ~
d
Requiring automobiles to be replaced by underpowered, dangerous cars such as the Smart Car ~
If you answered "c" in each case you are eligible to join the man-made global-warming movement. If you answered anything but "c" in every case you are subject to ad hominem attacks from man-made global-warming scientists. ~
1
In looking for factors impacting global temperatures the one to ignore is: ~
a
Methane ~
b
CO2 ~
c
The Sun ~
d
Water flows ~
2
In considering the cause-and-effect analysis of CO2 and temperature the most important issue to ignore is: ~
a
Periods that show a positive relationship ~
b
If the graphs show a correlation ~
c
Which is the cause and which is the effect ~
d
Periods for which we have data ~
3
In considering the sources of any global warming it is important to ignore: ~
a
Cow gas ~
b
Human exhalation ~
c
d
SUV exhaust ~
4
In considering the effects of global temperatures the standard for the best temperature is: ~
a
What it was in Al Gore’s youth ~
b
When crops flourished best ~
c
Less than whatever it is currently ~
d
The last Ice Age ~
5
In considering the sources of any global warming it is important to ignore: ~
A
Hot temperatures of summer months ~
B
CO2 measures of the past year ~
c
The Medieval Warming Period of 950—1250 and the Little Ice Age of 1350—1850 ~
d
Unusual weather that can be cited as evidence of global warming ~
6
To maintain the integrity of the data, man-made global-warming scientists should: ~
a
Keep duplicate sets of data available ~
b
Comply with laws regarding Freedom of Information ~
c
Refuse to comply with legally required Freedom of Information requests ~
d
Produce alternate sets of data for various purposes ~
7
To maintain the integrity of the data, man-made global-warming scientists should also: ~
a
Keep historical data in a systematic record ~
b
Share historical data freely ~
c
d
Assure that temperature gauges are unaffected by their immediate surroundings ~
8
To maintain the integrity of the data, man-made global-warming scientists should additionally: ~
a
Publish comprehensive sets of data ~
b
Recruit scientists based on their background in actual climate sciences ~
c
Refuse to share historical data ~
d
Openly engage dissenters in order to arrive at valid conclusions ~
9
To maintain the integrity of the science, man-made global-warming scientists should further: ~
a
Follow standard peer review procedures ~
b
Respond to dissenters with reasoned arguments ~
c
Manipulate the peer review process ~
d
Openly debate dissenters ~
10
In the search for any needed solutions to man-made global-warming scientists should consider everything except: ~
a
Economic production-killing CO2 restrictions ~
b
Nationalization of industries ~
c
Simple, reversable, and inexpensive geo-engineering solutions ~
d
Requiring automobiles to be replaced by underpowered, dangerous cars such as the Smart Car ~
Jim Cox is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Clarkston Campus of Georgia Perimeter College and author of Minimum Wage, Maximum Damage.