Climate Change and Its Impacts

The video discusses the undeniable warming of Earth, highlighting the rapid increase in global temperatures and the melting of Arctic ice. It explains the potential catastrophic effects of rising sea levels, including the submersion of cities and countries. The video emphasizes the importance of reducing fossil fuel use and increasing renewable energy investments to prevent these outcomes. It concludes with a call to action, encouraging viewers to watch 'An Inconvenient Sequel' for more information.

What is the increase in Earth's average temperature since 1880?

• 2.0 °C

• 3.5 °C

• 1.1 °C

• 0.5 °C

What percentage of climate scientists agree that human activity is likely to blame for global warming?

• 100%

• 97%

• 90%

• 85%

By how much did the sea level rise during the 20th century?

• 12 cm

• 19 cm

• 6 cm

• 25 cm

Which island nations are at risk of being submerged due to rising sea levels?

• Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, Crete

• Bali, Java, Sumatra, Borneo

• Hawaii, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga

• Maldives, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Tuvalu

If all the ice on Earth melted, by how much would the sea level rise?

• 50 meters

• 68.3 meters

• 25 meters

• 10 meters

Which major city would become an island if all the ice melted?

• Miami

• New York

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

Which continent would be least affected by the melting of all ice?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

What is one of the best ways to mitigate climate change?

• Reducing fossil fuel usage

• Reducing renewable energy investments

• Increasing fossil fuel usage

• Ignoring international agreements

How much did global investments in renewable energy rise between 2008 and 2015?

• 40%

• 25%

• 75%

• 57%

What is the purpose of the Paris Climate Accord?

• To combat global warming

• To reduce renewable energy usage

• To promote deforestation

• To increase fossil fuel production