Greenhouse Gas Sources and Reduction Measures
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What is a consequence of acidic oceans on coral growth?

  • No effect on coral growth
  • Corals adapt to acidity
  • Increased coral growth rate
  • Inhibited coral growth (correct)

Which characteristic is common to Asian carp and Zebra mussels?

  • Native to their ecosystem
  • Slow growth rate
  • Rapid reproduction (correct)
  • Beneficial to their ecosystem

What is a primary cause of biodiversity loss?

  • Climate change
  • Habitat destruction (correct)
  • Invasive species
  • All of the above

What is a consequence of coastal erosion?

<p>Loss of coastal habitats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an ecological range shift?

<p>A change in a species' geographic range (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a mitigation strategy for reducing the impact of anthropogenic activities on ecosystems?

<p>Establishing protected areas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of ocean acidification?

<p>Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of ecological range shifts?

<p>Changes in species distribution and behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of coral bleaching?

<p>Destruction of habitats such as coral reefs and mangroves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of coastal erosion and flooding?

<p>Increased sea levels and ocean water expansion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of biodiversity loss in ecosystems?

<p>Loss of ecosystem services and habitat destruction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of invasive species in ecosystems?

<p>Loss of native species and ecosystem disruption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ozone in the stratosphere?

<p>To absorb and scatter incoming ultraviolet radiation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the sources of anthropogenic CFCs that have been largely phased out?

<p>Refrigerants, propellants in aerosol sprays, and foam-blowing agents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the Antarctic ozone thinning typically occur?

<p>During the Southern Hemisphere's spring (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of stratospheric ozone in terms of human health?

<p>It protects humans from harmful UV radiation, preventing skin cancer and cataracts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would be the consequence of the absence of the natural greenhouse effect?

<p>The Earth would be much colder and potentially uninhabitable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the natural greenhouse effect?

<p>To trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping it warm enough to support life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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