Exploring Earths Climate Future

What does climate change refer to?

• Sudden alterations in climate patterns

• Temporary changes in the Earth's climate

• Significant and lasting alterations in climate patterns over an extended period

• Seasonal variations in climate

What accelerates the pace of climate change in recent decades?

• Solar radiation

• Natural disasters

• Burning of fossil fuels and deforestation

• Volcanic eruptions

What do climate scientists use to project future climate scenarios?

• Historical data only

• Sophisticated models

• Intuition

• Guesswork

What is one of the most pronounced effects of climate change?

• Increased precipitation

• Global warming

• Rising sea levels

• Global cooling

What could happen if there are no significant emissions reductions?

• Decrease in global temperatures

• Increase in average global temperatures

• No impact on climate

• Stable climate conditions

What are we likely to see an increase in due to climate change?

• Milder weather conditions

• Decrease in extreme weather events

• Frequency and severity of extreme weather events

• Stable climate patterns

What does the melting of polar ice caps and glaciers lead to?

• Increased precipitation

• No impact on sea levels

• Rising sea levels

• Decreased sea levels

What poses significant challenges to global biodiversity?

• Climate change

• Deforestation only

• Urbanization

• Agricultural practices

What is required to mitigate sea-level rise?

• Increased deforestation

• Coastal defense strategies

• More fossil fuel burning

• International conflicts

What does addressing the challenges of climate change require?

• Individual action only

• Collective action on a global scale

• No action needed

• Technological advancements only