Understanding Climate Change and Ocean Warming

What has been the primary cause of the record-breaking ocean temperatures?

• Solar flares

• Ocean currents

• Climate change

• El Niño

Which organization provided the data for the analysis mentioned in the article?

• NASA

• NOAA

• EU's Copernicus Climate Service

• World Meteorological Organization

What percentage of excess heat do the oceans absorb according to the article?

• 25%

• 50%

• 90%

• 75%

What significant weather phenomenon contributed to the ocean warming last year?

• Hurricane

• Monsoon

• La Niña

• El Niño

What was the new global average daily high of sea surface temperature in February and March?

• 22.34C

• 20.56C

• 21.09C

• 19.85C

Which species is threatened by the rising ocean temperatures and changing sea-ice conditions?

• Sea turtle

• Emperor penguin

• Blue whale

• Great white shark

What is a direct consequence of the oceans warming on coral reefs?

• Deeper coloration

• Mass bleaching

• Increased growth

• Less susceptibility to disease

Which invasive species mentioned in the article is thriving due to warmer seas?

• Japanese sea squirt

• Atlantic cod

• Pacific starfish

• Norwegian kelp

What technology is used to track changes in marine population in Cardigan Bay?

• Satellite imaging

• Sonar mapping

• Underwater drones

• DNA tracing

What is the main development region for tropical cyclones as mentioned in the article?

• Indian Ocean

• Southern Ocean

• Pacific Northwest

• Tropical Atlantic