Global Threats to Biodiversity Quiz

What are some examples of greenhouse gases mentioned in the text?

• Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon, Helium

• Carbon monoxide, Sulfur dioxide, Hydrogen, Ammonia

• Radon, Krypton, Xenon, Neon

• Water vapor, Methane, Ozone, Nitrous oxide

What is the major effect of carbon dioxide mentioned in the text?

• Increasing air pollution

• Depleting the ozone layer

• Contributing to the greenhouse effect

• Causing acid rain

What is the greenhouse effect compared to in the text?

• A refrigerator

• A car engine

• A gardeners greenhouse

• A solar panel

What is the consequence of a 4 degrees Celsius increase in temperature according to the IPCC?

• Decreased sea levels

• Major extinction of organisms

• Expansion of polar ice caps

• Increased plant growth

What is the potential impact of a 2 degrees Celsius increase in the ocean temperature?

• Decreased coral reef die-offs

• Major coral reef die-offs

• Increased marine biodiversity

• Expansion of polar ice caps

What is the concern related to adding excess carbon dioxide to the world's ecosystem?

• Enhanced carbon sequestration

• Reduced plant growth

• Negative impact on biodiversity

• Increased plant diversity

What is the main reason for the concern about global sea level rise?

• Improved shipping routes

• Expansion of coastal cities

• Potential loss of low-lying habitats

• Increased fishing opportunities

What is the role of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere?

• To prevent the greenhouse effect

• To reflect sunlight back into space

• To trap heat energy close to the Earth's surface

• To cool down the Earth's temperature

What is the significance of the graph showing CO2 content in the atmosphere over time?

• It highlights the decrease in CO2 emissions

• It shows the historical trend of CO2 levels

• It demonstrates the impact of volcanic eruptions

• It predicts future CO2 levels

What is the potential consequence of the inability of organisms to adapt to rapid temperature changes?

• Improved species migration

• Enhanced ecosystem resilience

• Major extinction events

• Increased biodiversity