Pentathlon 2025 Social Science

What is the goal for limiting the amount of global warming above the pre-industrial average?

• 1.5°C

• 2°C

• 3°C

• 4°C

What was the result of volcanic eruptions in 536 CE in Europe?

• The onset of the Little Ice Age

• A significant increase in agricultural productivity

• The beginning of the Renaissance

• The fall of the Roman Empire

What is the starting date of the Late Holocene and the date of a severe climate event that may have included droughts?

• 4200 BP and 2200 BC

• 5000 BP and 3000 BC

• 6000 BP and 4000 BC

• 7000 BP and 5000 BC

What was the Akkadian Empire?

• An ancient Mesopotamian empire known for its military prowess and cultural achievements.

• A modern-day political organization in the Middle East.

• A fictional empire from a popular novel series.

• A historical period in ancient Egypt.

Who was Alexander the Great?

• A Macedonian king known for his vast empire

• A Roman emperor

• A Greek philosopher

• An Egyptian pharaoh

What are the Andes Mountains?

• A mountain range in South America

• A river in Africa

• A desert in Asia

• A forest in Europe

What is the Anthropocene according to the IPCC?

• A geological epoch characterized by significant human impact on Earth's geology and ecosystems.

• A period in history marked by the dominance of dinosaurs.

• An era defined by the natural evolution of species without human interference.

• A time when Earth was covered entirely in ice.

What is an archive traditionally?

• A collection of historical documents or records

• A type of food storage

• A musical instrument

• A form of transportation

What is the atmosphere in the context of the Earth System?

• A layer of gases surrounding the planet

• The solid surface of the Earth

• The Earth's water bodies

• The Earth's core

What is the biosphere in the context of the Earth System?

• The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, including all life forms and their relationships, which includes their interactions with the elements of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.

• The biosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the planet Earth, retained by Earth's gravity.

• The biosphere is the solid outer section of the Earth, which includes the crust and the upper mantle.

• The biosphere is the water component of the Earth, including oceans, seas, rivers, and lakes.