P2U2 09 Impact of Climate Change Quiz

What does the impact of climate change depend on?

• The amount of rainfall

• How much temperatures rise and population density

• The level of pollution

• The number of natural disasters

What is the effect of a small temperature increase, like 1°C, compared to a larger increase, such as 4°C?

• It has a greater impact

• It has less impact

• It has the same impact

• It has no impact

How does climate change affect heat waves?

• It makes them less frequent and less intense.

• It makes them more frequent and intense.

• It has no effect on heat waves.

• It only affects heat waves in rural areas.

What health problems can heat waves lead to?

• Hypothermia and frostbite

• Heat stroke and respiratory diseases

• Malaria and dengue

• Common cold and flu

What are some consequences of floods?

• They only benefit agriculture.

• They displace people and damage infrastructure.

• They have no economic impact.

• They only occur in deserts.

What can prolonged drought conditions lead to?

• Decreased food prices

• Increased food prices and malnutrition

• Abundant water supply

• Improved agricultural yield

What is an example of a region affected by desertification?

• The Amazon rainforest

• The Sahel region in Africa

• The Arctic Circle

• The Great Barrier Reef

What can result from herders migrating into farming areas due to desertification?

• Peaceful coexistence

• Conflicts over resources

• Increased biodiversity

• Improved soil quality

What is a common natural disaster mentioned in the text?

• Earthquakes

• Floods

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tornadoes

Which type of mosquito thrives in warm, wet climates?

• Malaria mosquitoes

• House mosquitoes

• Garden mosquitoes

• Desert mosquitoes