Which of the Following Is NOT a Function of Climate

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of climate models?

• A) exploring and analyzing past climate events
• B) exploring and analyzing future climate events
• C) determine consequences of global warming on the biosphere
• D) represent interactions among the atmosphere, ocean, and land
• E) none of these, all are functions of climate models

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Definitions:

Real Wages

Wage increases larger than rises in the consumer price index; that is, the real earning power of wages

Expectancy Theory

A motivation theory suggesting that individuals are more likely to act in a certain way based on the expectation that the act will be followed by a given outcome and the attractiveness of that outcome.

Pay Systems

Structures within an organization that determine how employees are compensated for their work, including wages, salaries, benefits, and incentives.

Escalator Clauses

Clauses in collective agreements that provide for quarterly cost-of-living adjustments in wages, basing the adjustments on changes in the consumer price index.