Climate Change and Sustainable Development Quiz

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Match the following concepts with their definitions:

Mitigation = Actions to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases Adaptation = Adjustments to ecological, social, or economic systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli Resilience = Capacity of a system to absorb disturbances and reorganize while undergoing change Sustainability = Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Match the following climate change impacts with their descriptions:

Sea level rise = Resulting from the thermal expansion of seawater and the melting of glaciers and ice sheets Ocean acidification = Decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans caused by the uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere Extreme weather events = Intense or unusual weather patterns, such as hurricanes, heatwaves, and heavy rainfall Biodiversity loss = Reduction in the variety of plant and animal species due to habitat destruction, climate change, and pollution

Match the following sustainable development goals with their targets:

Goal 13: Climate Action = Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy = Ensure universal access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy services Goal 14: Life Below Water = Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development Goal 15: Life on Land = Take urgent action to halt biodiversity loss and protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species

Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of climate change and sustainable development with this interactive quiz. Match key concepts with their definitions, climate change impacts with their descriptions, and sustainable development goals with their targets. Enhance your understanding of these critical topics and their interconnectedness.

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