Report: 2021 Saw New Weather Records, Shifts In Global Ecosystems

The 2021 State of the Climate report highlights worsening climate conditions, with record levels of greenhouse gases like CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide contributing to global temperature rise. Ocean temperatures and sea levels are also increasing, with significant changes observed in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Despite some cooler temperatures in the Arctic, extreme heat events occurred, and tropical storms exceeded the 30-year average. The report emphasizes the urgent need to address climate change as a current, not future, issue.

What is the main cause of the recent rise in global temperatures according to the 2021 State of the Climate report?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Record levels of greenhouse gases

• Deforestation

• Increased solar activity

What significant change has been observed in ocean conditions?

• Decrease in salinity

• Decrease in ocean currents

• Increase in ocean temperatures

• Reduction in marine life

Despite some cooler temperatures, how did the Arctic rank in terms of warmth in recent years?

• Hottest year on record

• Average year

• 13th warmest year

• Coldest year on record

What unusual weather event occurred in Greenland?

• Hurricane

• Rain for the first time in 33 years

• Snowfall in summer

• Record low temperatures

What trend has been observed in the frequency of tropical storms?

• Increase above the 30-year average

• No change from the 30-year average

• Decrease below the 30-year average

• Complete absence of storms