Regional Climate Change and Climate Refugees Quiz
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What is the primary driver of regional climate change, according to the passage?

  • Deforestation and urbanization
  • Natural variations in the Earth's climate
  • Increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
  • A combination of natural and human-induced factors (correct)

    • What is the primary impact of the albedo effect on the Earth's climate?

  • It leads to the cooling of the planet by reflecting more sunlight (correct)
  • It causes ocean acidification by increasing the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere
  • It leads to the warming of the planet by absorbing more sunlight
  • It has no significant impact on the Earth's climate

    • What is the primary mechanism by which ocean acidification occurs, according to the passage?

  • Increased levels of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere
  • Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (correct)
  • Increased levels of methane in the atmosphere
  • Increased levels of nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere

    • What is the primary impact of coral bleaching on marine ecosystems, according to the passage?

    <p>It leads to the death of coral reefs and the loss of important marine ecosystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary motivation for climate refugees to migrate, according to the passage?

    <p>To find safer living conditions due to the impacts of climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere?

    <p>Trap heat to keep the planet warm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do ice cores contribute to the study of past climate conditions?

    <p>By analyzing gases and isotopes trapped in the ice layers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does ozone play in the Earth's atmosphere?

    <p>Blocking harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which human activities contribute to the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere?

    <p>Burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of ozone depletion in the stratosphere?

    <p>Increased UV exposure at the Earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

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