Quiz on Climate Change and Agriculture

What is the primary cause of climate change mentioned in the text?

• Overpopulation

• Release of greenhouse gases

• Deforestation

• Soil erosion

Which of the following factors does NOT affect climate?

• Distance from the sea

• Ocean currents

• Soil type

• Direction of prevailing winds

What is the expected overall impact of climate change on agriculture?

• No impact

• Positive gains in all regions

• Negative impacts threatening food security

• Increased crop yields

Which crop is specifically mentioned as being affected by climate change?

• Wheat

• Soybeans

• Apples

• Rice

What is one of the roles of agriculture in climate change mitigation?

• Encouraging deforestation

• Increasing greenhouse gas emissions

• Promoting conservation agricultural practices

• Reducing soil carbon sequestration

What does El Niño affect?

• Soil moisture levels

• Wind and rainfall patterns

• Temperature only

• Crop yields

Which of the following is a factor that affects climate naturally?

• Urbanization

• Industrial emissions

• Distance from the equator

• Human activity

What is a consequence of higher temperatures due to climate change?

• Less pest proliferation

• Increased crop yields

• More rainfall

• Reduced yields of desirable crops

What is adaptation in the context of climate change?

• Ignoring climate impacts

• Adjustments in response to climatic stimuli

• Promoting monoculture farming

• Increasing greenhouse gas emissions

What is one of the components of adaptive capacity?

• Inequity

• Reduced information

• Economic strength

• Lack of technology