Worksheetsy8u1t2 - Climate Change
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the potential consequence of a 3°C global warming?
a)
a) Slight temperature increase
b)
b) Catastrophic heatwaves
c)
c) Mild precipitation changes
d)
d) Enhanced crop growth
2.
Which statement accurately represents the world's current warming?
a)
a) The world has warmed between 0.5°C and 0.7°C.
b)
b) The world has warmed between 1.1°C and 1.3°C.
c)
c) The world's temperature has remained stable.
d)
d) The world has cooled by 0.2°C.
3.
How might a 3°C rise in global temperatures impact European cities?
a)
a) Cooler temperatures
b)
b) Increased rainfall
c)
c) More extreme heatwaves
d)
d) Less storm surges
4.
What contributes to the vulnerability of cities to climate events?
a)
a) Cities are less populated than the countryside.
b)
b) Cities have less infrastructure.
c)
c) Cities are cooler than surrounding areas.
d)
d) Cities are hotter and denser than surrounding areas.
5.
In a 3°C world, how might prolonged droughts impact small-scale farmers?
a)
a) Increased crop yields
b)
b) Reduced vulnerability
c)
c) Improved irrigation systems
d)
d) Increased poverty and malnutrition
6.
What is a wet-bulb temperature?
a)
a) A measure of humidity levels
b)
b) A measure of heat and humidity
c)
c) A measure of wind speed
d)
d) A measure of cloud cover
7.
What is the human limit for wet-bulb temperatures before it becomes dangerous?
a)
a) 30°C
b)
b) 35°C
c)
c) 40°C
d)
d) 45°C
8.
How might rising sea levels impact low-lying cities?
a)
a) No impact on coastal areas
b)
b) Increased agricultural productivity
c)
c) Flooding and displacement of populations
d)
d) Enhanced coastal tourism
9.
What effect might a 3°C world have on migration patterns?
a)
a) Decreased migration due to better conditions
b)
b) No change in migration patterns
c)
c) Increased migration due to improved agricultural practices
d)
d) Increased migration due to climate disasters
10.
What is the primary message conveyed about adaptation and mitigation?
a)
a) Adaptation alone can completely eliminate suffering.
b)
b) Mitigation efforts are unnecessary.
c)
c) Both adaptation and mitigation are essential.
d)
d) Adaptation is more important than mitigation.
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