Understanding Climate Change and Its Impacts

Why might some people think a warmer world is better?

• Because it would lead to longer winters.

• Because it would make ice and snow more common.

• Because it would make the Earth cooler.

• Because it would result in longer growing seasons.

What has been crucial for the development of human civilization?

• Frequent climate changes.

• Stable climatic conditions.

• Unpredictable weather patterns.

• Constantly rising temperatures.

Why is a small increase in Earth's temperature significant?

• Because it has no effect on human health.

• Because it can destabilize the climate we are used to.

• Because it makes winters colder.

• Because it has no impact on agriculture.

What assumption is our civilization built upon?

• That climate is unpredictable.

• That climate is stable.

• That climate changes rapidly.

• That climate is always cold.

How do rising temperatures affect human behavior?

• They make people more productive.

• They increase anger and irritability.

• They have no effect on human emotions.

• They make people more relaxed.

What is a consequence of higher temperatures on crime rates?

• Crime rates remain the same.

• Crime rates are unaffected by temperature.

• Crime rates decrease.

• Crime rates increase.

What is a direct effect of heatwaves on people?

• Increased difficulty sleeping.

• Decreased need for sleep.

• Improved sleep quality.

• No change in sleep patterns.

How does climate change affect rainfall patterns?

• It has no effect on rainfall.

• It causes more frequent heavy downpours in some areas.

• It makes rainfall more predictable.

• It reduces rainfall in all areas.

What was a contributing factor to the Syrian civil war?

• A stable climate.

• A severe drought linked to climate change.

• An abundance of water resources.

• A decrease in global temperatures.

What is a potential consequence of sea level rise?

• Stabilization of coastal zones.

• Increased land availability.

• Displacement of millions of people.

• Decrease in global temperatures.