Causes of Climate Change - Natural vs. Human-induced Factors
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What is the main impact of climate change on agriculture mentioned in the text?

  • Long and intense droughts affecting agricultural communities (correct)
  • Increase in crop yields
  • Decrease in soil erosion
  • Reduction in pest population

    • How do warming ocean waters contribute to climate change's impact on water resources?

  • Increase in freshwater availability
  • Decrease in evaporation rates
  • Rise in sea levels and changes in precipitation patterns (correct)
  • Improvement in marine ecosystems

    • Why do certain areas experience torrential rainfall as a result of climate change?

  • Enhanced water conservation efforts
  • Impact of deforestation and climate change on rainfall patterns (correct)
  • Increased use of sustainable farming practices
  • Due to reduction in global temperatures

    • How has climate change contributed to the displacement of communities referred to as climate refugees?

    <p>By causing extreme weather events and altering living conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity directly contributes to deforestation as stated in the text?

    <p>Logging and clearcutting forests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do drastic changes in the climate have according to the text?

    <p>Affecting the livelihood of many agricultural communities through extreme weather patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the impact of deforestation according to the passage?

    <p>Displacement of indigenous peoples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have extreme weather patterns affected megacities?

    <p>Loss of land due to rising sea levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe those forced to move from low-lying areas due to flooding?

    <p>Climate refugees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have powerful storms and intense droughts impacted agriculture?

    <p>Resulted in the loss of crops and livestock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect has climate change had on water resources in many communities?

    <p>Adverse effects leading to limited access to drinking water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been one of the consequences of the loss of forests mentioned in the text?

    <p>Affected air quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary impact of climate change on agriculture?

    <p>Decreased crop yields due to extreme weather patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does climate change affect water resources?

    <p>Intensification of droughts and water shortages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes climate refugees?

    <p>Migration triggered by natural disasters like hurricanes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does deforestation contribute to displacement of communities?

    <p>Causes loss of habitat leading to migration and displacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common effect of extreme weather patterns caused by climate change?

    <p>Increase in the intensity and frequency of storms, floods, and heatwaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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