Climate Change Mystery Box Quiz

What do scientists expect to be the major impacts of climate change?

• Reduction of carbon sinks and release of greenhouse gases

• Increased temperatures and precipitation patterns

• Melting glaciers and thermal expansion of ocean waters

• Rise in sea levels and changes in ecosystems

Why will these affect human populations?

• All of the above

• As a result of rise in sea levels

• Because of changes in ecosystems

• Due to increased temperatures

What will contribute to sea level rise? Name 2 places that will be impacted by this event.

• Rise in sea levels and changes in ecosystems

• Reduction of carbon sinks and release of greenhouse gases

• Increase in atmospheric temperature and precipitation patterns

• Melting glaciers and thermal expansion of ocean waters

What could sea level rise impact the populations of low-lying countries? What could happen as a result?

• Increased agricultural productivity and economic growth

• Displacement of people and loss of land

• Improved living conditions and infrastructure development

• All of the above

What do scientists feel is responsible for the increase in atmospheric temperature?

• Reduction of carbon sinks

• Release of greenhouse gases

• Melting glaciers

• Thermal expansion of ocean waters

How do the greenhouse gases cause the temperature of the atmosphere to increase?

• By reflecting solar radiation back into outer space

• By absorbing ocean waters

• By trapping solar radiation in the atmosphere

• By increasing precipitation patterns

When did man-made activity start to affect the climate in a bad way? Explain why.

• After the Industrial Revolution due to increase in carbon emissions

• Before the Industrial Revolution due to deforestation

• During the 20th century due to industrialization

• During the 19th century due to use of fossil fuels

Name 2 other greenhouse gases other than CO₂. Which is the most potent?

• Methane and chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's)

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) and nitrous oxide (N₂O)

• Carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide

• Methane and nitrous oxide (N₂O)