Climate Change and the Paris Agreement
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What is the primary goal of the Paris Agreement in terms of global warming?

  • Reducing global warming by 50% by 2030
  • Limiting global warming to well below 2°C (correct)
  • Achieving a global warming of 1.5°C by 2050
  • Limiting global warming to exactly 2°C

    • What is climate overshoot?

  • A sudden drop in global temperatures
  • A period of rapid cooling of the planet
  • A prolonged period of global temperatures above 1.5°C (correct)
  • A natural fluctuation in global temperatures

    • What is the likely consequence of a prolonged climate overshoot?

  • Devastating and irreversible impacts on natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and human communities (correct)
  • An increase in global food production
  • A temporary increase in global sea levels
  • A slight increase in global temperatures

    • When is climate overshoot likely to occur, according to best-case scenarios?

    <p>Around the middle of this century (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is making deep emission cuts during this decade crucial?

    <p>To limit the duration and impacts of the climate overshoot (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of weather conditions?

    <p>They have a ripple effect on other regions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Climate Dictionary?

    <p>To provide a resource for understanding climate change terms and concepts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome of limiting global warming to 1.5°C?

    <p>Avoiding dangerous climate change. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the weather in one region and the weather in another?

    <p>They are indirectly related through a ripple effect. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the timeframe for when climate overshoot may occur, according to troubling signs?

    <p>Earlier than the middle of this century. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between climate and weather?

    <p>Climate refers to long-term changes, while weather refers to short-term changes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?

    <p>Carbon dioxide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of releasing high levels of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere?

    <p>Global warming and increased climate change (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of human activities on the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

    <p>A 50% increase over the last 200 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of climate change on ecosystems and biodiversity?

    <p>It affects the balance of ecosystems that support life and biodiversity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Paris Agreement Goal

    Limit global warming to well below 2°C, ideally to 1.5°C.

    Climate Overshoot

    Global temperatures temporarily exceeding a target level.

    Overshoot Consequences

    Irreversible damage to ecosystems, biodiversity, and people.

    Overshoot Timeframe (Best Case)

    Mid-century.

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    Critical Decade Emissions

    Reduced emissions needed to limit overshoot's impact.

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    Weather Ripple Effect

    Changes in one area can impact others.

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    Climate Dictionary Purpose

    Explains climate change terms and ideas.

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    1.5°C Target Benefit

    Avoid dangerous future climate change.

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    Climate vs. Weather

    Climate: long-term trends; Weather: short-term conditions.

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    Main Greenhouse Gas

    Carbon dioxide (CO2).

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    High Greenhouse Gas Effect

    Causes global warming and climate change.

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    Human Activity's CO2 Impact

    Increased atmospheric CO2 by 50% in 200 years.

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    Climate Change Ecosystem Impact

    Disrupts ecosystems and biodiversity.

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    Overshoot Timeframe (Troubling)

    Before mid-century.

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