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What is the approximate increase in the Earth's surface temperature since the Industrial Revolution?
What is the approximate increase in the Earth's surface temperature since the Industrial Revolution?
- 2.1°C
- 0.5°C
- 1.1°C (correct)
- 3.1°C
What is the primary cause of drought according to the text?
What is the primary cause of drought according to the text?
- Increasing precipitation
- Climate change
- Deforestation
- Rising temperatures leading to increased evaporation (correct)
What percentage of the Earth's water is freshwater?
What percentage of the Earth's water is freshwater?
- 0.05%
- 5%
- 50%
- 0.5% (correct)
What is the trend observed in the last four decades compared to previous decades since 1850?
What is the trend observed in the last four decades compared to previous decades since 1850?
How many people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water?
How many people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water?
What is the result of increased evaporation due to warmer temperatures?
What is the result of increased evaporation due to warmer temperatures?
What is affected by climate change, according to the text?
What is affected by climate change, according to the text?
What is a key factor in creating the conditions required for wildfires?
What is a key factor in creating the conditions required for wildfires?
What has happened to the amount of wildfires in the western United States between 1984 and 2015?
What has happened to the amount of wildfires in the western United States between 1984 and 2015?
What contributes to the thermal expansion of seawater?
What contributes to the thermal expansion of seawater?
What is the approximate amount of ice lost by Antarctica in the last 25 years?
What is the approximate amount of ice lost by Antarctica in the last 25 years?
What is a consequence of increased ocean surface temperatures?
What is a consequence of increased ocean surface temperatures?
What is the minimum ocean surface water temperature required for tropical storms to form?
What is the minimum ocean surface water temperature required for tropical storms to form?
What is the impact of global warming on tropical storms?
What is the impact of global warming on tropical storms?
What is the consequence of rapid changes to ecosystems like coral reefs and tropical rainforests?
What is the consequence of rapid changes to ecosystems like coral reefs and tropical rainforests?
Why might some animals not be able to adapt to climate change?
Why might some animals not be able to adapt to climate change?
What is the primary impact of climate change on ecosystems?
What is the primary impact of climate change on ecosystems?
