Climate Change Effects Quiz

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What is the primary cause of the weakening of the trade winds according to the passage?

The cooling of the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean

The strengthening of the trade winds

The unknown and ongoing investigation (correct)

The increase in temperature in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean

Which of the following is a characteristic of the La Niña climatic phenomenon according to the passage?

Decrease in the population of some species

Decrease in rainfall and drier than normal conditions

Stronger thunderstorm disturbances and massive storms

Strengthening of the trade winds and upwelling of colder water (correct)

How long does the La Niña climatic phenomenon typically last according to the passage?

The passage does not provide a specific duration for La Niña events

Varies, but can last up to 2 years (correct)

2 years

9 to 12 months

What is the relationship between El Niño and La Niña according to the passage?

La Niña is the opposite climatic disturbance to El Niño, and may follow El Niño events Signup and view all the answers

What impact does El Niño have on the Philippines according to the passage?

El Niño causes severe drought and drier than normal conditions in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the main impact of La Niña on the Philippines?

La Niña brings increased rainfall and above-normal precipitation to the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite effect of El Niño according to the text?

Rise of Sea Level Signup and view all the answers

How is the rise of sea levels primarily caused?

Melting of ice worldwide Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can lead to both water shortages and excessive precipitation?

Increase in global temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is an impact of glacier melting mentioned in the text?

Depletion of water supply Signup and view all the answers

In response to rising temperatures, what are some species, like penguins, doing?

Migrating farther north or to higher, cooler areas Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon is mentioned as affecting wildlife habitats due to the melting of ice?

Migration of butterflies, foxes, and alpine plants Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of El Nio, according to the passage?

Weakened trade winds causing warm water to pile up Signup and view all the answers

How often does the El Nio phenomenon typically occur, according to the passage?

Every 2-7 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of El Nio on the climate, according to the passage?

Warmer temperatures in the eastern Pacific Ocean Signup and view all the answers

How does the passage suggest that climate change is influencing El Nio and La Nia events?

It is causing them to become more extreme and disruptive Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential consequence of melting polar ice caps mentioned in the passage?

Desalinization of the oceans Signup and view all the answers

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