What Will the World Look Like, 2°C Warmer?

The video discusses the implications of a 2-degree Celsius rise in global temperatures, focusing on its impact on cities like Vancouver and Kolkata. It highlights the potential for increased heat waves, water shortages, and economic disruptions. The melting of ice and rising sea levels threaten coastal cities, while changes in ocean circulation could lead to more extreme weather. Despite these challenges, the video emphasizes the importance of taking action to mitigate these effects.

What is the target temperature increase set by the Paris Climate Accord?

• 3 degrees Celsius

• 4 degrees Celsius

• 2 degrees Celsius

• 1 degree Celsius

How does a 2 degrees Celsius increase affect different regions?

• All regions will warm by exactly 2 degrees

• Some regions may cool down

• Some regions may experience more extreme weather

• All regions will remain unaffected

Which city is more vulnerable to heat waves due to climate change?

• Tokyo

• New York

• Kolkata

• Vancouver

What is a potential adaptation strategy for Kolkata to cope with heat waves?

• Building more skyscrapers

• Incorporating more green spaces

• Increasing industrial output

• Reducing public transportation

What is a major consequence of reduced snowpack in Vancouver?

• Increased agricultural output

• Longer ski seasons

• Water shortages

• More frequent earthquakes

How will the ski season at Whistler be affected by climate change by 2100?

• It will be two months shorter

• It will be a month shorter

• It will remain unchanged

• It will be a month longer

What is a significant effect of melting ice on ocean circulation?

• Increased salinity

• Decreased salinity

• No change in salinity

• Increased ocean temperatures

How does increased evaporation affect storm intensity?

• Storms become weaker

• Storms become more intense

• Storms remain the same

• Storms occur less frequently

What is the expected rise in sea level by 2100 according to the IPCC?

• 50 centimeters

• 30 centimeters

• 70 centimeters

• 10 centimeters

What is a potential consequence of disrupted ocean circulation?

• Stable rainfall patterns

• Decreased global temperatures

• Increased rainfall in all regions

• Altered distribution of rainfall