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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?

Increasing precipitation

Climate change

Deforestation

Rising temperatures leading to increased evaporation (correct)

What percentage of the Earth's water is freshwater?

0.05%

50%

0.5% (correct)

What is the trend observed in the last four decades compared to previous decades since 1850?

Warmer Signup and view all the answers

How many people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water?

2 billion Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of increased evaporation due to warmer temperatures?

Reduced surface water and drought Signup and view all the answers

What is affected by climate change, according to the text?

Multiple connected systems Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in creating the conditions required for wildfires?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What has happened to the amount of wildfires in the western United States between 1984 and 2015?

They have doubled Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the thermal expansion of seawater?

Warming of the oceans Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate amount of ice lost by Antarctica in the last 25 years?

Three trillion tonnes Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of increased ocean surface temperatures?

Increased storm intensity and frequency Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum ocean surface water temperature required for tropical storms to form?

27ºC Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of global warming on tropical storms?

They increase in intensity and duration Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of rapid changes to ecosystems like coral reefs and tropical rainforests?

Catastrophic species loss Signup and view all the answers

Why might some animals not be able to adapt to climate change?

Because of the speed at which climate changes occur Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary impact of climate change on ecosystems?

Habitat loss or changes to climatic conditions Signup and view all the answers