Climate Change and Environmental Impact

The video discusses the impact of climate change, highlighting the Paris Agreement, temperature rise, glacier shrinkage, species threat, sea level rise, ice sheet loss, and greenhouse gas effects. It also covers abnormal temperatures, extreme weather events, and coral bleaching, emphasizing the urgent need for action.

What was a significant action taken by the U.S. under President Trump regarding the Paris Climate Agreement?

• The U.S. ignored the agreement.

• The U.S. proposed a new climate deal.

• The U.S. withdrew from the agreement.

• The U.S. increased its commitment to the agreement.

By how much did the Earth's temperature increase in 2016 compared to the pre-industrial era?

• 1.5 degrees

• 2.0 degrees

• 1.1 degrees

• 0.5 degrees

What percentage of species are currently threatened by climate change?

• 10%

• 25%

• 5%

• 19%

What is the annual rise in sea level as recorded in recent years?

• 3.3 mm

• 1.5 mm

• 4.0 mm

• 2.0 mm

Why is methane considered more dangerous than carbon dioxide?

• It is easier to control.

• It has a shorter shelf life.

• It is less abundant.

• It has a higher heating tendency.

Which region experienced a mean temperature increase of six to seven degrees?

• Antarctica

• Southeast Asia

• Russia

• Australia

What natural phenomenon is linked to increased forest fires in Australia?

• El Nino

• Hurricane

• La Nina

• Monsoon

Which two tectonic plates contribute to Southeast Asia's vulnerability to earthquakes?

• Sunda and Australian

• Pacific and North American

• African and Arabian

• Eurasian and Indian

What is the Great Barrier Reef primarily composed of?

• Sand dunes

• Coral reefs

• Seaweed

• Rock formations

In which year did the worst bleaching event occur in the Great Barrier Reef?

• 2016

• 2018

• 2012

• 2010