Impact of Human-Caused Climate Change on Earth's Land

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According to the U.N. report, what is one of the consequences of human-caused climate change on Earth's land?

Improved nutrient content in food

More expensive and scarce food (correct)

Increased food availability

Decreased air pollution

What does Cynthia Rosenzweig, a NASA climate scientist, say about the impact of climate change on putting food on the dinner table?

It could start making it harder for people to put food on the dinner table (correct)

It will make it easier to put food on the dinner table

It will increase the nutrient content in food

It will have no effect on food availability

Why is Earth's land warming faster than the planet as a whole?

Because the land area has increased

Due to a decrease in heat-trapping gases

As a result of human-caused climate change (correct)

Because of improved forest management

What is one suggestion provided by scientists to slow down the problem of climate change's impact on Earth's land?

Change the way people eat Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the globe does Earth's land cover?

30% Signup and view all the answers

What was presented at the August 8 meeting in Geneva, Switzerland?

A special U.N. report on land issues caused by human activities Signup and view all the answers

What does the report highlight as both a problem and a solution regarding land use?

Land management is both part of the problem and part of the solution Signup and view all the answers

How did the report mention forests are affected by climate change?

Forests are becoming more vulnerable to drought, fire, pests, and disease Signup and view all the answers

What impact does extreme weather have on food supply?

Food supply decreases due to extreme weather events like flooding or drought Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the impacts of high levels of carbon dioxide on crops, as mentioned in the text?

High carbon dioxide levels reduce protein and nutrient content in crops Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of carbon dioxide pollution reduction by 2050 is attributed to possible changes in farming practices according to the report?

18% Signup and view all the answers

How can changing diets contribute to fighting climate change, based on the report?

Decreasing red meat consumption and increasing fruits and vegetables intake can aid in mitigating climate change Signup and view all the answers

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According to the U.N. report, what is one of the consequences of human-caused climate change on Earth's land?

What does Cynthia Rosenzweig, a NASA climate scientist, say about the impact of climate change on putting food on the dinner table?

Why is Earth's land warming faster than the planet as a whole?

What is one suggestion provided by scientists to slow down the problem of climate change's impact on Earth's land?

What percentage of the globe does Earth's land cover?

What was presented at the August 8 meeting in Geneva, Switzerland?

What does the report highlight as both a problem and a solution regarding land use?

How did the report mention forests are affected by climate change?

What impact does extreme weather have on food supply?

What is one of the impacts of high levels of carbon dioxide on crops, as mentioned in the text?

What percentage of carbon dioxide pollution reduction by 2050 is attributed to possible changes in farming practices according to the report?

How can changing diets contribute to fighting climate change, based on the report?

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