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What would happen to the climate in Europe if the AMOC were to collapse?
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?
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?
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?
What would be the consequence of the AMOC collapse on the Northern Hemisphere?
What does the acronym AMOC stand for in the context of the text?
What does the acronym AMOC stand for in the context of the text?
How does the decrease in freshwater parameter due to climate change affect the AMOC according to van Westen?
How does the decrease in freshwater parameter due to climate change affect the AMOC according to van Westen?
Based on the urgency conveyed in the text, what action is emphasized to address climate change?
Based on the urgency conveyed in the text, what action is emphasized to address climate change?
What is the main role of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) mentioned in the text?
What is the main role of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) mentioned in the text?
Why does the freezing process in the AMOC lead to increased salinity in the ocean water?
Why does the freezing process in the AMOC lead to increased salinity in the ocean water?
What is suggested by sediment records over the past 100,000 years regarding the AMOC?
What is suggested by sediment records over the past 100,000 years regarding the AMOC?
According to a recent study mentioned in the text, what could indicate a key warning sign for an impending collapse of the AMOC?
According to a recent study mentioned in the text, what could indicate a key warning sign for an impending collapse of the AMOC?
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