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What is the main impact of melting ice caps on Arctic species?
What is the main impact of melting ice caps on Arctic species?
- Threatened habitat leading to loss of species (correct)
- Increase in habitat available for Arctic species
- Decreased salinity of the ocean water
- Improvement in reproductive rates of polar bears
How does ocean acidification affect marine life?
How does ocean acidification affect marine life?
- Harms organisms relying on calcium carbonate for shells and skeletons (correct)
- Creates ideal conditions for shellfish reproduction
- Enhances growth of coral reefs
- Reduces CO2 absorption capacity of the oceans
Which factor contributes significantly to rising sea levels as mentioned in the text?
Which factor contributes significantly to rising sea levels as mentioned in the text?
- Increase in ocean salinity
- Rising temperatures melting ice caps (correct)
- Reduced melting of glaciers
- Higher levels of oxygen in seawater
What is a potential consequence of changing rainfall patterns due to climate change?
What is a potential consequence of changing rainfall patterns due to climate change?
What is a common mitigation strategy to combat climate change?
What is a common mitigation strategy to combat climate change?
How does the greenhouse effect impact global temperatures?
How does the greenhouse effect impact global temperatures?
What is the primary cause of climate change according to the text?
What is the primary cause of climate change according to the text?
How does deforestation contribute to climate change?
How does deforestation contribute to climate change?
Which greenhouse gas is mentioned as having a higher warming potential than carbon dioxide?
Which greenhouse gas is mentioned as having a higher warming potential than carbon dioxide?
What is a significant effect of climate change on Arctic species mentioned in the text?
What is a significant effect of climate change on Arctic species mentioned in the text?
What phenomenon occurs when coral reefs lose their vibrant colors due to climate change?
What phenomenon occurs when coral reefs lose their vibrant colors due to climate change?
What is a mitigation strategy mentioned in the text to combat climate change?
What is a mitigation strategy mentioned in the text to combat climate change?
What is the primary cause of coral bleaching?
What is the primary cause of coral bleaching?
How does coral bleaching impact marine ecosystems?
How does coral bleaching impact marine ecosystems?
Which statement best describes the greenhouse effect?
Which statement best describes the greenhouse effect?
What is a key strategy for mitigating the impacts of climate change?
What is a key strategy for mitigating the impacts of climate change?
How do changing rainfall patterns affect ecosystems?
How do changing rainfall patterns affect ecosystems?
Why is it important to address the issue of Arctic species impacted by climate change?
Why is it important to address the issue of Arctic species impacted by climate change?
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