17 Questions
What is the main cause of climate change?
Buildup of greenhouse gases from man-made activities
What is necessary to maintain the Earth's normal temperature?
Equal amounts of incoming and outgoing radiation
What is an indicator of climate change?
Loss of ice from Greenland
What is NOT a man-made activity that worsens climate change?
Use of solar panels
What is the result of a generally warmer climate in Greenland?
Glaciers flowing faster into the ocean
What is a common source of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) that contributes to global warming?
Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas)
According to the report, what is the predicted timeline for the start of climate change apocalypse if we don't act?
2050
What is a characteristic of the Philippines' climate that makes it less vulnerable to some impacts of global warming?
Tropical and marine conditions
What is the purpose of the interactive charts on sea level and other key climate change indicators provided by NASA?
To provide visual data on climate change indicators
What is a documented global indicator of climate change shown in the text?
Mount Kilimanjaro's glacier melting
What is the name of the organization that provides data on global temperature and CO2 levels?
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
How many provinces are projected to be affected by a one-meter rise in sea level in the Philippines?
64 out of 81
What is the approximate area of land that is projected to be inundated in Zamboanga del Sur due to a one-meter rise in sea level?
3,781.89 hectares
What is the population of Camarines Sur, which is projected to be affected by a one-meter rise in sea level?
1,551,549 people
What percentage of the land area of the Municipality of Pata is projected to be inundated due to a one-meter rise in sea level?
90%
How many municipalities are projected to be affected by a one-meter rise in sea level in the Philippines?
703 out of 1,610
What is the approximate area of land that is projected to be inundated due to a one-meter rise in sea level in the Philippines?
almost 700 million square meters
This quiz covers the basics of climate change, its causes, and its impact on the world and the Philippines. It explores the role of greenhouse gases, natural and human activities contributing to climate change.
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