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According to the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report, what will happen to the global surface temperature in relation to the targets set in the Paris Agreement?
According to the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report, what will happen to the global surface temperature in relation to the targets set in the Paris Agreement?
- It will decrease below pre-industrial levels
- It will remain below the targets
- It will significantly exceed the targets (correct)
- It will slightly exceed the targets
According to the IPCC, what has caused the deterrence of the normal functioning of Earth Systems?
According to the IPCC, what has caused the deterrence of the normal functioning of Earth Systems?
- Volcanic eruptions
- Changes in solar activity
- Natural climate variability
- Human-induced climate change (correct)
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reaction of Earth Systems to anthropogenic alterations?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reaction of Earth Systems to anthropogenic alterations?
- Droughts
- Heatwaves
- Volcanic eruptions (correct)
- Precipitation variations
According to the IPCC, what are some of the spaces negatively impacted by climate change?
According to the IPCC, what are some of the spaces negatively impacted by climate change?
What is the multidimensionality of the repercussions of climate change?
What is the multidimensionality of the repercussions of climate change?
According to the Centre for Science and Environment's report, what percentage of days in the first nine months of 2022 experienced extreme weather in India?
According to the Centre for Science and Environment's report, what percentage of days in the first nine months of 2022 experienced extreme weather in India?
How many lives were lost due to extreme weather events in India during the first nine months of 2022?
How many lives were lost due to extreme weather events in India during the first nine months of 2022?
What was the extent of crop area destroyed by extreme weather events in India during the first nine months of 2022?
What was the extent of crop area destroyed by extreme weather events in India during the first nine months of 2022?
Which state in India experienced the highest property loss and livestock damage due to extreme weather events?
Which state in India experienced the highest property loss and livestock damage due to extreme weather events?
Why are the figures mentioned in the report considered an understatement?
Why are the figures mentioned in the report considered an understatement?
Which crop was the most affected by the heat waves in India during the summer of 2022?
Which crop was the most affected by the heat waves in India during the summer of 2022?
What was the reason behind India banning the export of wheat last year?
What was the reason behind India banning the export of wheat last year?
Which countries are expected to experience a long-term reduction in crop yield?
Which countries are expected to experience a long-term reduction in crop yield?
What is one of the impacts of increasing GHG concentrations on crops?
What is one of the impacts of increasing GHG concentrations on crops?
What was the extent of crop area damaged by unusual rainfall and hailstorm last month?
What was the extent of crop area damaged by unusual rainfall and hailstorm last month?
Which continent had the highest number of people facing hunger in 2020?
Which continent had the highest number of people facing hunger in 2020?
What was India's rank in the Global Hunger Index 2022?
What was India's rank in the Global Hunger Index 2022?
Which mosquito-borne diseases are expected to increase due to climate change in India?
Which mosquito-borne diseases are expected to increase due to climate change in India?
What risk should not be ignored in the context of SARS-Cov-2 spread by bats?
What risk should not be ignored in the context of SARS-Cov-2 spread by bats?
Which risk factor caused more deaths in India in 2019: air pollution or high blood pressure?
Which risk factor caused more deaths in India in 2019: air pollution or high blood pressure?
