Climate Impacts T1W2

What is an impact of climate change on the natural system?

• A decrease in atmospheric temperature

• A decrease in ocean surface temperature

• An increase in atmospheric and oceanic temperatures

• Constant atmospheric and oceanic temperatures

How many oceans are there in the world?

• 3 oceans

• 5 oceans

• 7 oceans

• 10 oceans

What are the impacts of climate change to aquatic ecosystems?

• Threat to coral reefs

• Oceanic acidification

• Disruption of marine food webs

• All of the above

Which of the following is an example of impact of climate change to terrestrial ecosystem?

• Threat to coral reefs

• Threat to flora and fauna

• Disruption of marine food webs

• Ocean acidification

Which of the following is not a direct impact of climate change to humans?

• Ecosystem services

• Loss of lives

• Damage to properties

• Increased poverty

Which of the following is not an extreme weather event?

• Heat Waves

• Heavy Rain

• Floods

• Wildfires

Ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean has slowed by about 15% due to climate change

• True

• False

Oceans are important natural carbon sinks due to the presence of phytoplanktons which absorb carbon dioxide as they photosynthesise.

• True

• False

Species that are able to migrate or move fast might not be able to adapt to the higher temperatures

• True

• False

Rising sea levels due to climate change can lead to salt water from the sea entering freshwater in rivers, which may threaten freshwater fisheries.

• True

• False