CLIMATE CHANGE

Which of the following is a direct consequence of rising global temperatures?

• Reduction of extreme weather events.

• Reduction in sea level.

• Increased frequency of heat waves.

What is one of the most notable impacts of climate change on the oceans?

• Decrease in the acidity of the water.

• Increase in marine biodiversity.

• Rise in sea level.

How does climate change affect precipitation patterns?

• Increases the amount of rainfall in all regions.

• Causes more intense droughts in some areas.

• No impact on precipitation patterns.

What kind of extreme weather events are expected to increase due to climate change?

• Tropical storms.

• Floodings.

• Both options are correct.

How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

• By absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide.

• Releasing carbon stored in trees.

• Improving air quality.

What threat does sea level rise pose to coastal communities?

• Improvement of coastal infrastructure.

• Loss of land and increased risk of flooding.

• Decrease in water salinity.

How does climate change affect biodiversity?

• Promoting species diversity.

• Causing the extinction of some species.

• No significant impact.

Which climate phenomenon is likely to intensify due to climate change?

• El Niño.

• The North Atlantic Oscillation.

• The jet stream.

How does climate change affect food security?

• Increasing crop production.

• Reducing the availability of water for agriculture.

• Improving crop resilience.

What is an example of adaptation to climate change?

• Building more thermal power plants.

• Planting trees to increase carbon absorption.

• Increasing greenhouse gas emissions.