Consequences of AMOC Collapse Quiz
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What would happen to the climate in Europe if the AMOC were to collapse?

  • It would get warmer by 5 to 10 degrees Celsius within a century.
  • It would experience no significant temperature change.
  • It would become more humid due to increased precipitation.
  • It would get colder by 5 to 10 degrees Celsius within a century. (correct)

    • How would the collapse of the AMOC impact the Amazon rainforest?

  • There would be no impact on the Amazon rainforest.
  • The rainforest would receive more rain, enhancing its biodiversity.
  • Wet and dry seasons would switch, leading to major ecological impacts. (correct)
  • The rainforest would experience less rainfall, causing desertification.

    • What is the current rate of global warming per decade according to van Westen?

  • 2 degrees Celsius [3.6 F]
  • 0.2 degrees Celsius [0.36 F] (correct)
  • 0.02 degrees Celsius [0.36 F]
  • 0.02 degrees Fahrenheit [0.036 F]

    • What would be the consequence of the AMOC collapse on the Northern Hemisphere?

    <p>It would get colder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym AMOC stand for in the context of the text?

    <p>Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the decrease in freshwater parameter due to climate change affect the AMOC according to van Westen?

    <p>Destabilizes the AMOC further</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the urgency conveyed in the text, what action is emphasized to address climate change?

    <p>Halting emissions as a global society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) mentioned in the text?

    <p>Transporting warm water north and releasing heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the freezing process in the AMOC lead to increased salinity in the ocean water?

    <p>As ice forms, it releases salt into the surrounding non-frozen water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested by sediment records over the past 100,000 years regarding the AMOC?

    <p>Abrupt shutdowns of the AMOC have resulted in major climate shifts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to a recent study mentioned in the text, what could indicate a key warning sign for an impending collapse of the AMOC?

    <p>Flow of fresh water into the Atlantic Ocean at 34 degrees south</p> Signup and view all the answers

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