Climate Change: The State of Science

What has caused the exponential growth in Earth's population and consumption?

• Agricultural developments

• Industrial advancements

• Natural resources

• Technological innovations

What is the impact of digital revolution on society?

• Global interconnectedness

• Decreased connectivity

• Economic decline

• Increased isolation

What era marks significant human impact on Earth's ecosystems?

• Holocene

• Pleistocene

• Cenozoic

• Anthropocene

How are human activities altering Earth's atmosphere?

• Accelerating greenhouse gas emissions

• Increasing biodiversity

• Decreasing carbon dioxide

• Reducing pollution

What is the role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change?

• Assess risks and options for societies

• Focus on economic growth only

• Promote fossil fuel use

• Ignore climate data

What does the IPCC report state about human impact on global warming?

• Extremely likely

• Unlikely

• Uncertain

• Slightly likely

By what year might Earth's temperature rise by two degrees Celsius if current trends continue?

• 2200

• 2150

• 2100

• 2050

What is the likelihood of Earth crossing two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2050?

• Definite

• Likely

• Moderate

• Unlikely

What are the consequences of a four degree rise in global temperatures by 2100?

• Stable sea levels

• Mild weather changes

• Severe climate disruptions

• Improved agricultural yields

What is a likely consequence of continued high emissions on Arctic sea ice?

• Slight decrease

• Almost complete disappearance in summer

• Stabilization

• Increase in size