MMS3033 Anthropocene II

What is the Anthropocene?

• A) A period marked by the extinction of dinosaurs

• B) A term that serves to mark the evidence and extent of human activities that have had a significant global impact on the Earth's ecosystems

• C) The era before human civilization

• D) A type of sea farm

According to the diagram, which of the following is NOT an impact of the Anthropocene on the ocean?

• Higher temperature

• Acidification

• Sea level rise

• Decreased rainfall

Fill in the blank: The Anthropocene is a term that serves to mark the evidence and extent of _______ activities that have had a significant global impact on the Earth's ecosystems.

• human

• volcanic

• solar

• animal

Identify two stresses caused by climate change that affect sea farms.

• Rising sea temperatures and ocean acidification

• Increased rainfall and soil erosion

• Deforestation and air pollution

• Urbanization and freshwater scarcity

The Anthropocene is associated with changing ocean productivity and species on the move, as shown in the diagram.

• True

• False

Based on the comic, what evidence is shown to prove global warming?

• A snowman melting

• A snowman on fire

• A snowman building another snowman

• A snowman playing in the snow

The main message of the comic about global warming is:

• Global warming is a serious issue that needs attention.

• Global warming is not real.

• Global warming only affects animals.

• Global warming is caused by natural cycles only.

In the comic, the snowman is shown melting because of global warming.

• True

• False

People have caused global warming to what extent?

• To a large extent

• To a small extent

• Not at all

• Only in recent years

The likely effects of global warming on people include:

• Increased health risks and displacement

• Decreased temperatures worldwide

• More stable weather patterns

• Reduced sea levels