Climate Change and Emperor Penguins

The following questions relate to "Climate change: Thousands of penguins die in Antarctic ice breakup" an article published by RNZ on August 25, 2023. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/496550/climate-change-thousands-of-penguins-die-in-antarctic-ice-breakup

In what section of the news site was the article published?

• World/Politics

• World/Environment

• New Zealand/Environment

• New Zealand/Politics

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What caused the catastrophic die-off of emperor penguin chicks in the Antarctic?

• Predation by other animals

• Lack of food

• Melting and breaking apart of sea-ice

• Disease outbreak

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How many emperor penguin chicks were estimated to have been killed in the die-off?

• Up to 1,000

• Up to 5,000

• Up to 10,000

• Up to 20,000

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Nora, Harper, and Aria are studying about emperor penguins in their science class. They learned that emperor penguin colonies are predicted to decline by the end of the century. What is the main reason for this?

• Loss of their habitat due to human activities

• Predation by other animals

• Lack of food sources

• Diminishing sea-ice caused by climate change

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How did the scientists track the penguins' activity in the Bellingshausen Sea sector?

• Using drones

• Using satellite imagery

• Direct observation on the ground

• Collecting and analyzing penguin feathers

Evelyn, Kai, and Liam are working on a school project about emperor penguins. They are trying to find out the current conservation status of emperor penguins. What is it?

• Endangered

• Critically endangered

• Near threatened

• Vulnerable

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Charlotte, William, and Lily are participating in a school debate on environmental issues. The topic for the debate is 'What is the main cause of the decline in Antarctic sea-ice?' Who is correct?

• Charlotte argues that it's due to natural climate variability

• William believes it's due to climate change and the impacts of human carbon emissions.

• Lily thinks it's because of overfishing

• Another student suggests it's due to pollution

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What is the potential impact of reversing climate warming on Antarctic sea-ice?

• No impact

• Complete recovery of sea-ice

• Partial recovery of sea-ice

• Uncertain

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What is the proposed change in conservation status for emperor penguins due to climate warming?

• No change

• Endangered

• Critically endangered

• Vulnerable

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Luna, Mason, and Noah are participating in a school project on climate change. They are researching the current trend in Arctic sea-ice. What did they find?

• They found a steady increase in Arctic sea-ice

• They found a steady decrease in Arctic sea-ice

• They found no significant change in Arctic sea-ice

• They are uncertain about the trend

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