Global Climate Change Impacts on the UAE
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What is the main cause of global warming and global climate change?

  • Increase in ocean acidification
  • Increase in sea levels
  • Increase in greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere (correct)
  • Increase in extreme weather events

    • What is the expected impact of sea level rise on coastal areas?

  • Improved water quality
  • Coastal erosion (correct)
  • Increased fish populations
  • Increased agriculture productivity

    • What is a way to reduce carbon footprint?

  • Increase meat and dairy production
  • Transition to sustainable energy sources (correct)
  • Increase deforestation
  • Increase use of fossil fuels

    • Why is it important to conserve water?

    <p>To ensure adequate water supply for future generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increased CO2 concentration on the ocean?

    <p>Ocean acidification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected impact of global climate change on corals and shellfish?

    <p>They will suffer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary process by which plants remove Carbon Dioxide from the atmosphere?

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

    What is the result of the process of Respiration in organisms?

    <p>Energy from food is released for organisms to use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What human activity contributes to the increase of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere?

    <p>Burning fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of sunlight in Photosynthesis?

    <p>It provides energy for the reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the byproduct of Photosynthesis that is released into the atmosphere?

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

    What is the layer of the atmosphere where climate processes and parts of the carbon cycle take place?

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

    What is the main reason for the increase in sea salinity?

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

    What is the primary source of CO2 in the atmosphere in the UAE?

    <p>Cars and energy generation in oil-based power plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to reduce carbon footprint in the UAE?

    <p>Use public transport and electric cars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the UAE in terms of carbon emissions?

    <p>Achieve Zero carbon by 2050</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

    <p>To trap long-wave infra-red radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a way to conserve water in the UAE?

    <p>Grow local plants that consume less water</p> Signup and view all the answers

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