Global Warming and International Efforts
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What is the primary cause of global warming according to the text?

  • Human activity, particularly the burning of fossil fuels (correct)
  • Natural climate variability
  • Internal climate variability
  • Development of a rich and heterogeneous mycobiota

What is the goal of international efforts, such as the Paris Agreement?

  • To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50%
  • To promote the development of mycobiota on alien vines
  • To accelerate sea-level rise on the U.S. Southeast and Gulf coasts
  • To limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels (correct)

What is necessary to address global warming?

  • Accelerating sea-level rise
  • Increasing the burning of fossil fuels
  • Transitioning to cleaner energy sources and improving energy efficiency (correct)
  • Reducing energy efficiency

What is required to combat global warming?

<p>Collective action from individuals, governments, and businesses worldwide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of global warming on ecosystems?

<p>It favors the development of a rich and heterogeneous mycobiota on alien vines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of psychological impacts of climate change?

<p>It has psychological impacts beyond storms and droughts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of ocean acidification on marine life?

<p>Impacts on organisms with shells or exoskeletons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential impact of global warming on human health?

<p>Increased respiratory problems due to air pollution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a way to reduce our carbon footprint?

<p>Eating a plant-based diet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of renewable energy source that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

<p>Hydroelectric power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a way to mitigate global warming?

<p>Implementing international policies and agreements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of reduced carbon footprint?

<p>Reduced energy consumption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major contributor to global warming in the transportation sector?

<p>Emission of large amounts of greenhouse gases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by the burning of fossil fuels?

<p>Carbon dioxide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of rising sea levels due to global warming?

<p>Displacement of coastal communities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of global warming on glaciers and ice caps?

<p>They are melting at a faster rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the absorption of carbon dioxide by the oceans?

<p>Lowering of pH levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of extreme weather events caused by global warming?

<p>Increased frequency of heatwaves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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