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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?

By causing extreme weather events and altering living conditions (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Logging and clearcutting forests (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Affecting the livelihood of many agricultural communities through extreme weather patterns (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Displacement of indigenous peoples (C) Signup and view all the answers

How have extreme weather patterns affected megacities?

Loss of land due to rising sea levels (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Climate refugees (C) Signup and view all the answers

How have powerful storms and intense droughts impacted agriculture?

Resulted in the loss of crops and livestock (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Adverse effects leading to limited access to drinking water (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Affected air quality (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary impact of climate change on agriculture?

Decreased crop yields due to extreme weather patterns (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does climate change affect water resources?

Intensification of droughts and water shortages (C) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes climate refugees?

Migration triggered by natural disasters like hurricanes (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does deforestation contribute to displacement of communities?

Causes loss of habitat leading to migration and displacement (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Increase in the intensity and frequency of storms, floods, and heatwaves (C) Signup and view all the answers

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