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1. What is the potential threat posed by ancient viruses in the Arctic permafrost?
They could cause major disease outbreaks if released
They are harmless to humans
They only infect single-cell organisms
They cannot survive outside the permafrost
What is one of the proposed solutions to address the threat of ancient viruses emerging from the permafrost?
Building more industrial developments in the Arctic.
Establishing an Arctic monitoring network.
Ignoring the issue and hoping for the best.
Encouraging more shipping and traffic in the region.
What are some potential consequences of ancient viruses being released from the Arctic permafrost?
How are scientists planning to detect early cases of diseases caused by ancient micro-organisms in the Arctic?
According to the article, what impact does climate change have on the Arctic permafrost?
It causes the permafrost to become colder.
It prevents the release of ancient viruses.
It melts the permafrost, exposing ancient viruses.
It has no effect on the permafrost.
What role does land use change play in increasing the risk of virus exposure in the Arctic?
It decreases the risk of virus exposure.
It has no impact on virus exposure.
It increases the risk of virus exposure.
It only affects animal populations.
What are some factors contributing to the melting of the Arctic permafrost?
Why is the disappearance of Arctic sea ice mentioned as a significant factor in the potential release of ancient viruses?
How old are some of the viruses that have been found in the Arctic permafrost?
Less than a hundred years old.
About 50,000 years old.
Up to a million years old.
They are too old to determine their age.
What are some concerns regarding the immune response to ancient viruses that humans may encounter?
