Ecosystem Impacts and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Quiz
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What is causing changes in some mountain and Arctic ecosystems?

  • Deforestation
  • Global warming (correct)
  • Plastic pollution
  • Volcanic eruptions
  • Which factor has adversely affected food production from fisheries and shellfish aquaculture in some oceanic regions?

  • Increased rainfall
  • Desalination
  • Aquifer replenishment
  • Ocean acidification (correct)
  • What has hindered efforts to meet Sustainable Development Goals according to the text?

  • Technological advancements
  • Peace agreements
  • Climate change (correct)
  • Education initiatives
  • What can lead to acute food insecurity according to the text?

    <p>Shocks risking determinants of food security and nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is overall agricultural productivity growth slowed over the past 50 years globally?

    <p>Climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phenomenon is driving the impacts of hydrological changes resulting from the retreat of glaciers?

    <p>Glacial retreat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key impacts of human-caused climate change mentioned in the text?

    <p>Increase in agricultural and ecological drought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the confidence level in attributing observed physical climate changes to human influence according to the text?

    <p>Virtually certain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does climate change impact cities and infrastructure according to the text?

    <p>Causes damages to infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the observed impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems due to climate change?

    <p>Increase in species range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do future generations' experiences with climate change depend according to the text?

    <p>Depend on personal choices made now and in the near term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the trend in global temperature change from 1850-1900 to 2011-2020 according to the text?

    <p>$1.1^{ ext{o}}$C increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of adverse impacts of observed climate change in urban areas?

    <p>Compromised transportation systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have slow-onset events impacted urban infrastructure in cities due to climate change?

    <p>Compromised urban infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used in the report to refer to adverse observed impacts and/or projected risks of climate change?

    <p>Losses and damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have economically and socially marginalised urban residents been impacted by observed adverse effects of climate change?

    <p>Concentrated adverse impacts on marginalized residents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of a slow-onset event associated with climate change?

    <p>Urbanization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some potential consequences of compromised urban infrastructure due to climate change in cities?

    <p>Negative impacts on well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

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