Understanding Sea Level Rise and Its Impacts

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

• 60%

• 50%

• 80%

• 72%

What is a king tide?

• A tide that is caused by strong winds

• An exceptionally high tide due to the alignment of the Earth, moon, and sun

• A regular high tide

• A tide that occurs only once a year

Why are residents of Little Haiti being pushed out?

• Because of increased property values and rents

• Due to rising sea levels directly affecting their homes

• Due to natural disasters

• Because of government relocation programs

What is the term used to describe the displacement of communities due to rising property values from climate change?

• Urban renewal

• Environmental displacement

• Climate migration

• Climate gentrification

How many people are estimated to live in areas that could be inundated by sea level rise in the coming decades?

• 25 million

• 10 million

• 50 million

• 100 million

What is the potential contribution to sea level rise from the Greenland ice sheet?

• 5 meters

• 3 meters

• 1 meter

• 10 meters

What significant event occurred in 2002 related to glacier melting?

• The Antarctic ice sheet stabilized

• The Greenland ice sheet doubled in size

• The Larson B Ice Shelf collapsed

• The Thwaites Glacier completely melted

What is the critical temperature threshold to prevent the worst climate changes?

• 3 degrees Celsius

• 2 degrees Celsius

• 1 degree Celsius

• 1.5 degrees Celsius

What surprising discovery was made about the water beneath the Thwaites Glacier?

• It was completely frozen

• It was warmer and saltier than expected

• It was colder than expected

• It was fresh water

What is the main reason for focusing on the Thwaites Glacier?

• It has the most diverse wildlife

• It is located in a populated area

• It acts as a stabilizing force for ice behind it

• It is the largest glacier in the world