Arctic Climate Change Impacts

The video explores the Stauning Alps in Greenland, highlighting the rapid retreat of glaciers and the impact of extreme temperature spikes on the Arctic environment. It discusses the dangers of climbing in unstable conditions and emphasizes the urgent need for global action to combat climate change. The melting of the Greenland ice sheet poses a catastrophic threat to coastal cities worldwide.

What significant change has occurred in the Stauning Alps over the past 50 years?

• The glaciers have expanded significantly.

• The glaciers have receded rapidly.

• The area has become a desert.

• The ice sheet has thickened.

What is the significance of the land exposed in the Stauning Alps?

• It is a site of ancient human civilization.

• It is a newly discovered desert.

• It is a new volcanic island.

• It has been exposed since the last ice age.

What natural process contributes to rock instability in the Arctic?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tsunamis

• Earthquakes

• Freeze-thaw cycles

What is the main reason for the rapid changes observed in the Arctic?

• Increased volcanic activity

• Deforestation

• Rapid industrialization

• Extreme warming events

Why is climbing in the Arctic described as 'tiptoeing along a wire'?

• The weather is unpredictable.

• The rocks are extremely unstable.

• The ice is too slippery.

• The paths are very narrow.

What is the immediate danger faced by climbers in the Arctic?

• Unstable rock formations

• Wild animal attacks

• Lack of oxygen

• Extreme cold temperatures

What is the rate of warming in the Arctic compared to the rest of the planet?

• The same rate

• Three times as fast

• Half as fast

• Twice as fast

What is the suggested approach to mitigate the effects of Arctic warming?

• Make small changes on a large scale

• Focus only on technological solutions

• Rely solely on government actions

• Ignore the changes

What is the potential global impact if the Greenland ice sheet melts?

• Rising sea levels submerging major cities

• Lower global temperatures

• Increased agricultural productivity

• More frequent volcanic eruptions

Which cities are at risk if sea levels rise due to Arctic ice melt?

• New York and Hong Kong

• Paris and London

• Sydney and Tokyo

• Moscow and Berlin