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What is a potential consequence for species that cannot migrate due to human development?
What is a potential consequence for species that cannot migrate due to human development?
What percentage of species could potentially face extinction with a temperature increase of 2 to 3 Celsius degrees?
What percentage of species could potentially face extinction with a temperature increase of 2 to 3 Celsius degrees?
Which ecosystems are particularly vulnerable to changes caused by global warming?
Which ecosystems are particularly vulnerable to changes caused by global warming?
What effect does increasing carbon dioxide in ocean waters have?
What effect does increasing carbon dioxide in ocean waters have?
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Which changes have scientists observed in the life cycles of some plants and animals due to global warming?
Which changes have scientists observed in the life cycles of some plants and animals due to global warming?
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Study Notes
Impacts of Global Warming on Plants and Animals
- Plants and animals struggle to adapt to global warming effects.
- Shifts in life cycles are already observed, like earlier flower blooms and bird hatchings.
- Species migration patterns are changing due to warming temperatures. Animals migrate to higher altitudes and toward the poles. Plants seek new ranges.
- Human development often prevents species' shifts, creating barriers to migration. This can lead to extinction risks.
- Unique ecosystems make species vulnerable as migration to new habitats is not possible.
- Extinction projections due to warming are challenging.
- Some estimate 20-50% species extinction risk after 2-3°C warming.
- Some species and ecosystems cannot adapt quickly and may disappear.
Ocean Ecosystem Impacts
- Ocean ecosystems are vulnerable to global warming.
- Even a 1°C increase could lead to widespread coral bleaching and death.
- Atmospheric carbon dioxide increases ocean acidity, stressing ocean ecosystems further.
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Description
This quiz explores the impacts of global warming on various plant and animal species, focusing on their struggles to adapt and shift in migration patterns. It discusses the challenges posed by human development, extinction risks, and the vulnerability of unique ecosystems to these changes. Test your knowledge on how rising temperatures are transforming the natural world.
