Understanding Climate Change: Week 1 Quiz

Climate change refers to long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth.

Temperature records, ice core samples, and satellite data.

Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, loss of biodiversity, and disruptions to ecosystems.

<p>Global cooperation, mitigation efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation strategies, and transition to sustainable practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human activities that release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It acknowledges that developed countries historically emitted more and have a greater responsibility to reduce emissions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Governments can implement policies like carbon pricing, renewable energy incentives, and regulations to reduce emissions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-governmental actors can raise awareness, advocate for policy changes, and implement sustainable practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Challenges include achieving emissions reductions quickly enough to stay below 1.5°C, fulfilling commitments on climate finance, scaling up adaptation to match the pace of climate change, and developing a global policy on loss and damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Collaboration is crucial for leveraging resources, expertise, and influence to implement solutions at a larger scale.</p> Signup and view all the answers