18 Questions
What is a significant impact of ocean acidification on marine life?
Impacts on organisms with shells or exoskeletons
What is a way to reduce our carbon footprint?
Eating a plant-based diet
What is a type of renewable energy source?
Solar
What is a way to mitigate global warming?
Implementing international policies and agreements
What can be a consequence of global warming on human health?
Increased heat-related illnesses
What can be affected by global warming?
Marine food chains and ecosystems
What is the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector?
Carbon dioxide
What is the primary cause of ocean acidification?
Absorption of carbon dioxide by the oceans
What is the primary effect of melting glaciers and ice caps on the global climate?
Rising sea levels
What is a major consequence of global warming on human health?
Displacement of coastal communities
What is the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels?
Carbon dioxide
What is the primary cause of extreme weather events?
Increase in atmospheric temperature
What is the main cause of global warming?
Human activity, particularly the burning of fossil fuels
What is the goal of international efforts, such as the Paris Agreement?
To limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels
What is a necessary step to address global warming?
Transitioning to cleaner energy sources and improving energy efficiency
What is required to combat global warming?
Collective action from individuals, governments, and businesses worldwide
What is a consequence of global warming on ecosystems?
Favoring the development of a rich and heterogeneous mycobiota on alien vines
What is a recommended strategy to reduce carbon footprint?
Transitioning to cleaner energy sources
This quiz explores the impacts of global warming on marine life, biodiversity, and human health, including changes in species distribution and abundance, loss of habitats, and increased heat-related illnesses.
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