Arctic Sea Ice and Climate Change Quiz

What is one of the major consequences of the rapid disappearance of Arctic sea ice?

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Decreased global temperatures

• Stabilization of ocean currents

• Acceleration of global warming

What is the primary goal of the underwater drone project discussed in the video?

• To reduce the cost of renewable energy

• To increase fish populations in the Arctic

• To thicken Arctic sea ice during winter

• To completely stop climate change

What inspired the astrophysicist to consider climate solutions involving ice?

• His studies on urban heat islands

• His research on tropical rainforests

• His experience with desert ecosystems

• His work with ice volcanoes on Pluto's Moon

What was a significant challenge faced during the initial tests of the underwater drone project?

• Extreme Arctic weather conditions

• Insufficient manpower

• Lack of funding

• High energy consumption

How many underwater drones are estimated to be needed to cover a million square kilometers?

• 50,000

• 500,000

• 5 million

• 50 million

What is a potential ecological impact of the underwater drone project?

• Earlier light penetration affecting marine life

• Decreased fish populations

• Increased snow cover on sea ice

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions

Why is it important to conduct an impact assessment for the underwater drone project?

• To ensure the project is cost-effective

• To compare it with the scenario of ecosystem collapse

• To reduce the number of drones needed

• To increase public awareness

What is the ultimate goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions?

• To balance emitted and absorbed carbon dioxide

• To increase global temperatures

• To completely eliminate all greenhouse gases

• To stop the use of all fossil fuels

What is a key takeaway regarding geoengineering strategies like the underwater drone project?

• They should be used alongside existing tools

• They should replace all current climate solutions

• They are the only solution to climate change

• They are too costly to implement

What is a significant benefit of the underwater drone project if successful?

• Elimination of all carbon emissions

• Complete restoration of Arctic ecosystems

• Slowing down Arctic warming and its tipping points

• Immediate reversal of climate change