Climate Change Impacts Quiz

What percentage of coral reefs in the Caribbean are already lost due to bleaching?

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

• 90%

What is one consequence of warming seas on fish species?

• Fish species become larger

• Some species move north towards Iceland

• Fish species become more colorful

• Fish species become extinct

What could be a consequence of the decline of algae in the Arctic?

• Cascading effects across Arctic food webs

• Increase in sea ice

• More algae growth

• Stabilization of the ecosystem

What percentage of the Greenland Inuit population decline was reported for fish since 2000?

• 20%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What is phenology?

• Study of animal behavior

• Study of plant growth

• Study of changes in the timing of natural seasonal events

• Study of climate patterns

What is a significant threat to food security in LIDCs?

• Technological advancements

• Climate change

• Economic growth

• Political stability

Which of the following is a tick-borne infection mentioned in the context?

• Malaria

• Lyme disease

• Influenza

• Tuberculosis

Which of the following is a consequence of increased tick activity due to climate change?

• Decreased risk of Lyme disease

• Increased risk of Lyme disease

• No change in Lyme disease risk

• Elimination of Lyme disease

Which disease is specifically linked to tick activity in the UK?

• Zika virus

• Lyme disease

• Dengue fever

• Yellow fever

What is the implication of increased tick activity in the UK?

• Decreased Lyme disease cases

• Increased Lyme disease cases

• No change in Lyme disease cases

• Elimination of Lyme disease cases