Impacts of Climate Change

What human activities contribute to the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels?

• Deforestation and volcanic eruptions

• Burning fossil fuels and deforestation

• Solar radiation and industrial processes

• Ocean currents and natural vegetation changes

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2. How has global temperature changed since the late 19th century?

• It has remained stable

• It has fluctuated unpredictably

• It has steadily increased

• It has decreased due to volcanic activity

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3. What is the primary factor causing the decline in Arctic sea ice extent?

• Industrial pollution

• Ocean currents

• Deforestation

• Global warming

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4. What happens if the Arctic Ice continues to melt?

• Decreased risk of extreme weather events

• Loss of habitat for Arctic wildlife

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Expansion of polar ice caps

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5. How have ice sheets like Greenland and Antarctica been affected by recent climate change?

• They have grown in size

• They have remained unchanged

• They have experienced significant mass loss

• They have become more stable

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6. What are the potential consequences of melting ice sheets on global sea levels?

• Decreased risk of coastal flooding

• Increased coastal erosion

• Expansion of coastal habitats

• Increased availability of freshwater

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What regions are particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels?

• Inland deserts

• Mountainous areas

• Coastal communities

• Polar regions

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8. How do rising sea levels impact coastal communities and infrastructure?

• Decreased risk of coastal erosion

• Increased risk of flooding and saltwater intrusion

• Improved access to maritime transportation

• Enhanced biodiversity in coastal ecosystems

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9. What measures can be taken to mitigate the impacts of rising sea levels?

• Building more coastal developments

• Implementing seawall construction projects

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

• Expanding coastal urbanization

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10. Why is it important to address climate change and its impacts on sea levels?

• To maintain current environmental conditions

• To support economic growth

• To protect vulnerable communities and ecosystems

• To enhance global tourism opportunities

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