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What is one of the processes that social adaptation can mediate?
What is one of the processes that social adaptation can mediate?
- Political stability
- Public risk perceptions and understanding (correct)
- Individual economic growth
- Technological advancements
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to reduce the impact of environmental change?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to reduce the impact of environmental change?
- Integrated water management
- Promoting deforestation (correct)
- Early warning systems
- Robust building standards
What approach has been proposed as a transformational adaptive strategy in response to climate change?
What approach has been proposed as a transformational adaptive strategy in response to climate change?
- Indiscriminate migration
- Isolation
- Managed retreat (correct)
- Heightened conflict
Which type of investment is highlighted as a means to decrease marginalisation of vulnerable groups?
Which type of investment is highlighted as a means to decrease marginalisation of vulnerable groups?
What is one way to promote long-term resilience, according to the text?
What is one way to promote long-term resilience, according to the text?
Which structural measure is mentioned as part of strategies for adaptation to climate change?
Which structural measure is mentioned as part of strategies for adaptation to climate change?
What is one of the main reasons adaptation measures are already required to address climate change?
What is one of the main reasons adaptation measures are already required to address climate change?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of actions to limit the negative impacts of climate change on human health?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of actions to limit the negative impacts of climate change on human health?
What is one of the key concerns regarding climate change risks mentioned in the text?
What is one of the key concerns regarding climate change risks mentioned in the text?
Which type of measures aim to limit the negative impacts and burden on human health according to the text?
Which type of measures aim to limit the negative impacts and burden on human health according to the text?
What is the primary goal of adaptation measures in the context of climate change?
What is the primary goal of adaptation measures in the context of climate change?
Which type of measures focus on managing floods without altering their natural course?
Which type of measures focus on managing floods without altering their natural course?
What poses challenges to policy making in terms of adaptation to indirect effects?
What poses challenges to policy making in terms of adaptation to indirect effects?
In what situations can 'surprises' occur according to the text?
In what situations can 'surprises' occur according to the text?
What are the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification on agricultural production and fisheries according to the text?
What are the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification on agricultural production and fisheries according to the text?
What should adaptation policies consider with regards to agro-food systems and fisheries according to the text?
What should adaptation policies consider with regards to agro-food systems and fisheries according to the text?
Resilience to increased food insecurity and price volatility is important for what according to the text?
Resilience to increased food insecurity and price volatility is important for what according to the text?
How can food security be enhanced according to the text?
How can food security be enhanced according to the text?
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