Understanding Oceanic Climate Challenges

Understanding Oceanic Climate Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Physics, Chemistry

10th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video discusses the challenges facing the oceans due to climate change, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary studies. It highlights the lack of focus on oceans in climate talks, the complexities of setting targets, and the impact of CO2 on ocean acidification. The speaker shares insights from Antarctic drilling and coral studies in Galapagos, revealing historical climate patterns and the current threats to marine life.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is an interdisciplinary approach necessary to address oceanic problems?

Because it ignores climate change impacts.

Because it only considers the physical aspects.

Because it focuses solely on biological aspects.

Because it helps in understanding both biological and physical aspects.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern regarding oceanic issues in international negotiations?

The lack of clear targets for CO2 concentration.

The focus on ocean acidification.

The emphasis on biological studies.

The abundance of scientific evidence.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What complicates the understanding of climate change causes?

The absence of CO2 in the atmosphere.

The presence of both natural and human-induced factors.

The lack of scientific research.

The simplicity of the climate system.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of drilling projects in Antarctica?

They provide insights into past climate changes.

They are unrelated to climate studies.

They help in understanding the current climate only.

They focus on biological diversity.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do corals help in studying past ocean temperatures?

By providing growth bands that indicate age.

By changing color with temperature.

By dissolving in acidic waters.

By migrating to different locations.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a direct consequence of ocean acidification?

Dissolution of calcium carbonate shells.

Enhanced coral growth.

Stabilized ocean temperatures.

Increased biodiversity.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is ocean acidification considered a serious issue?

It has no impact on marine life.

It is easily reversible.

It only impacts land-based ecosystems.

It affects the metabolic processes of marine organisms.

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