Climate Change and Its Impacts

The video discusses the immediate threat of climate change, highlighting the rise in global temperatures and its effects, such as extreme weather events and sea level rise. It explains how climate models predict future scenarios and the role of feedback loops, particularly methane release. The video emphasizes the importance of mitigation efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C, which could prevent severe impacts. It concludes with a call to action for reducing emissions and adopting renewable energy solutions.

What metaphor is used to describe the presence of climate change in our lives?

• A storm on the horizon

• A distant thunder

• An unwanted guest on the couch

• A ticking time bomb

How much has the average global temperature risen since the Industrial Revolution?

• 1.5 degrees Celsius

• 1 degree Celsius

• 2 degrees Celsius

• 0.5 degrees Celsius

Which region has experienced a temperature rise of about three degrees Celsius?

• Southeast Asia

• Pacific Northwest of the United States

• The Arctic

• The Sahara Desert

What is the primary purpose of climate models?

• To predict weather patterns

• To analyze historical climate data

• To forecast future climate conditions

• To measure current temperature changes

What is a feedback loop in the context of climate change?

• A cycle where one change leads to another, amplifying the effects

• A method to measure temperature changes

• A process to reduce carbon emissions

• A system to predict weather patterns

What is the expected impact on global GDP by 2050 due to climate change?

• It will double

• It will decrease by more than 10%

• It will remain the same

• It will increase by 10%

How many people are expected to face a significant drop in their standard of living in South Asia due to climate change?

• 200 million

• 400 million

• 600 million

• 800 million

What is the potential rise in sea levels by 2100 if current trends continue?

• 2 meters

• 1.5 meters

• 1 meter

• 0.5 meters

What is the target temperature increase limit to avoid the worst effects of climate change?

• 1.5 degrees Celsius

• 2.5 degrees Celsius

• 1 degree Celsius

• 2 degrees Celsius

What is one benefit of introducing renewable energy in countries without reliable electricity access?

• Decreased job opportunities

• Higher energy costs

• Improved air quality

• Increased pollution