GLOBAL WARMING

What is climate change?

• Climate change is the alteration of the Earth's climate and temperatures that affects ecosystems and causes changes that are directly or indirectly produced by human activity.

• “The sea level is not rising”.

• Climate models are not reliable and are too sensitive to carbon dioxide.

Which of these options is the friendliest when it comes to transportation?

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What actions can we take to address climate change?

• Conserve the native forest

• Travel by bicycle whenever we can

• Turn off lights and electrical equipment when not in use.

• All of the above

Turning off our electrical appliances when we are not using them also helps in the fight against Climate Change. True or False?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Human beings are responsible for the environment going through problems that affect it. True or False?

• FALSE

• TRUE

What is clean energy?

• Solar, wind, hydro, etc.

• Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and natural gas.

• Radioactive isotopes used in nuclear energy

What are the consequences of Climate Change for wildlife?

• They will have to move to new territories in search of temperatures more suitable to their nature.

• Between 20% and 30% of animal (and plant) species are at risk of extinction.

  risk of extinction.

• Every function, process and cycle of the animals will be altered.

• All of the above are correct.

How can climate change affect us?

• Food and

• Health

• Housing

• Ecosystems

• All of the above

What impact is Climate Change expected to have on water?

• An increase in water availability and average river flow is expected in high latitudes and in some humid tropical areas, and a decrease in dry regions in mid-latitudes and in the dry tropics.

• NONE

How is climate change currently affecting us in Ecuador?

• Power cuts

• Climate change

• Water scarcity

• All of the above