Global Warming in Kiribati
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What is the maximum altitude of Kiribati above sea level?

  • 2.0 meters
  • 1.2 meters
  • 1.5 meters
  • 1.8 meters (correct)

    • What percentage of the Earth's seawater is contained in the Pacific Ocean?

  • 56%
  • 46% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 40%

    • By how much have global sea levels risen between 1993 and 2024?

  • 12.5 cm
  • 8.5 cm
  • 10.3 cm (correct)
  • 15.0 cm

    • What is the projected sea level rise by the year 2100?

    <p>0.6 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist was the first to propose that fossil fuel combustion may enhance global warming?

    <p>Svante Arrhenius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much has the Pacific Ocean warmed during the past 100 years?

    <p>0.9°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What alternative has Kiribati considered for its inhabitants due to rising sea levels?

    <p>Relocating to higher ground in Fiji</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first Earth Summit that addressed global concerns?

    <p>1972</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main greenhouse gases?

    <p>nitrous oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Pacific Ocean contains more than half of the Earth's seawater.

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

    By how much are sea levels expected to rise by the year 2100?

    <p>0.6 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the city that floats on vast "lilypads" proposed for Kiribati?

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

    What year was the first Earth planet summit?

    <p>1972</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The IPCC was created in 1988.

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

    What is the definition of global warming?

    <p>An increase in air and sea surface temperatures averaged over the globe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the IPCC 2021 Report, how much has human activity warmed the climate system since the industrial revolution?

    <p>approximately 1.1°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT mentioned as a way Kiribati is preparing for being inundated?

    <p>creating more sustainable farming practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the main town in Funafuti island?

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

    The Marshall Islanders have lived on the Marshall Islands for over 3,000 years.

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

    Who is the first person to understand that the earth's gravity creates an ozone?

    <p>Joseph Fourier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first person to believe that fossil fuel combustion may enhance the ozone and therefore global warming?

    <p>Svante Arrhenius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Maldives Airport is located on the Indian Ocean.

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

    What percentage of the population in Funafuti lives above 3 meters above sea level?

    <p>57%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main solution to preventing the negative effects of global warming?

    <p>Don't pollute at all</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kiribati is a country located in the Pacific Ocean.

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

    Who is Isaac Newton known for?

    <p>Understanding the principles of gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Three-quarters of all large cities are located on the coast.

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

    Study Notes

    Global Warming in Kiribati

    • Greenhouse gases trap heat in Earth's atmosphere, preventing some heat from escaping back into space, maintaining a livable temperature.
    • Key greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, fluorinated gases, methane, and nitrous oxide.
    • Kiribati is a Pacific atoll country with 119,000 people spread across 33 atolls, 20 of which are inhabited.
    • Maximum altitude is 1.8m above sea level.
    • Global sea levels have risen 10.3cm between 1993 and 2024 (3.32cm per year).
    • The Pacific Ocean absorbs more heat than other oceans (0.9°C warming in the last 100 years, 15x faster than the past 10,000 years).
    • Sea levels are projected to rise by 0.6 meters by 2100, primarily due to existing greenhouse gas emissions.
    • Kiribati is preparing for rising sea levels by purchasing land elsewhere, relocating people, or establishing floating cities.
    • Kiribati is not alone; other island nations like the Maldives, Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, Funafuti, and Tokelau are also facing similar challenges.

    World Global Warming

    • Three-quarters of large cities are located on coasts.
    • Human understanding of gravity dates back to 1666.
    • Joseph Fourier, in the 1820s, was among the first to understand that Earth's gravity creates an ozone layer.
    • Svante Arrhenius, in 1886, was the first to suggest that fossil fuel combustion could lead to global warming.
    • The IPCC was established in 1988.
    • Global warming is defined as a 30-year average increase in air and sea surface temperatures, compared to pre-industrial (1850-1900) averages.
    • The IPCC 2021 report indicates that human activity has warmed the planet by approximately 1.1°C since the Industrial Revolution.

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