READING TEST 2

What is one of the detrimental effects of glaciers melting in Antarctica and Greenland?

• Decrease in ocean currents

• Increase in ocean currents

• No impact on ocean currents

• Formation of new ocean currents

Why does the melting of ice pose a threat to polar mammals?

• Their habitat shrinks in size

• They become stronger and more resilient

• They migrate to warmer regions

• They adapt to the changing environment

What is one of the consequences of global warming on coral reefs?

• Death of coral reefs

• Increase in coral reef population

• No impact on coral reefs

• Growth of new coral reefs

What happens to various kinds of fish due to global warming?

• They disappear

• They multiply rapidly

• They migrate to colder regions

• They adapt to warmer waters

What do meteorologists and marine experts believe about the link between global warming and severe storms?

• Global warming leads to extensive storms

• Global warming has no impact on storms

• Global warming reduces the occurrence of storms

• Global warming leads to milder storms

What recent natural disaster caused significant damage in a coastal state of the USA?

• Devastating tornado

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Wildfire

How did the town mayor describe the recent tornado?

• Violently tremendous

• Mild and harmless

• Average and expected

• Unremarkable and insignificant

What have many European countries experienced due to severe storms?

• Disruption of normal life

• Enhancement of local economy

• Improved infrastructure

• No impact on daily life

What is the worst scenario for the Earth if humans continue to treat the environment poorly?

• Predictable destruction

• Stable and sustainable future

• No significant changes

• Improved environmental conditions

What is the urgency in resolving global warming?

• It is an emergency issue

• It can be resolved later

• It has no impact on human life

• It is a minor concern