Arctic Camping Quiz

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Why is Greenland warming faster than other places on Earth?

Due to the melting of ice sheets

Due to the lack of greenery on the island

Due to the long duration of sunlight

Due to the high concentration of carbon dioxide in the air (correct)

What would happen if the entire ice sheet in Greenland melted?

The Arctic temperatures would rise faster

Sea levels would rise by 23 feet (correct)

Greenland would experience a negative feedback loop

Coastal cities would experience drought

What is the significance of a moulin?

It provides a layer of viscosity for the ice to slide on (correct)

It helps scientists monitor the changing ice sheet

It captures video footage from deep inside the icy tunnel

It is a result of the temperature increase in Greenland

What is the estimated sea level ice by 2100?

1 and a half foot Signup and view all the answers

What has happened to the thickness of ice in Greenland in the last 40 years?

It has diminished by 40 percent Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the bathroom igloo?

Shigloop Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Steve Amstrup's field study?

The impact of global warming on polar bears Signup and view all the answers

Which animal is considered the apex predator in the Arctic ecosystem?

Polar bears Signup and view all the answers

According to Astrup's data, what changes have been observed in polar bears?

Decrease in size of adult males and cubs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of prey for polar bears?

Seals Signup and view all the answers

What is happening to the shoreline of the Carteret Islands?

It is steadily receding Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the phenomenon of water expanding and rising when it heats up?

Thermal expansion Signup and view all the answers

What has been the trend in global sea level rise since 1993?

3.1 millimeters per year Signup and view all the answers

Why are coral reefs important for islands like the Carterets?

They protect the islands from heavy storm surges Signup and view all the answers

What causes coral bleaching?

Increased water temperatures from global warming Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest?

Illegal logging Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of cutting down trees in the Amazon Rainforest?

Release of carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT contributing to the depletion of Lake Chad today?

Natural changes in the earth's orbit and tilt of the Sun Signup and view all the answers

Why is Africa considered the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change?

Dry climate Signup and view all the answers

What is the proposed solution to replenish Lake Chad?

Diverting water from the Congo River Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the timber logged in the Amazon forest is estimated to be illegal?

60-80% Signup and view all the answers

Which country is home to the Amazon Rainforest?

Brazil Signup and view all the answers

According to the majority of the scientific community, who is responsible for global warming?

All of mankind Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the slash and burn technique used by small farmers in the rainforest?

To release nutrients into the soil for farming Signup and view all the answers

Who was Sister Dorothy Stang?

A nun from Ohio Signup and view all the answers

Why did Sister Dorothy receive death threats?

She reported encroachment on peasant's land Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's water does the Amazon basin hold?

20% Signup and view all the answers

What was the motive behind Sister Dorothy's murder?

To continue illegal logging Signup and view all the answers

What was Sister Dorothy's approach to preserving the forest?

Teaching locals sustainable development Signup and view all the answers

What resource do the Crato rely on from the rainforest?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which region is home to the Crato indigenous people?

Amazon Rainforest Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the plants that fight cancer cells are found in the Amazon rainforest?

70% Signup and view all the answers

What did a study released by the University of Texas show about kids living near the Houston Ship Channel?

They have a higher chance of getting leukemia Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the phenomenon of poor and disenfranchised minority communities bearing environmental burdens?

Environmental racism Signup and view all the answers

According to Majora Carter, what determines where good things like parks and trees are located?

Race and class Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated increase in global population by 2050?

50 percent Signup and view all the answers