What is the primary driver of global weather patterns?

Climate Change and Ocean Currents

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Forest ecosystems
Desert climates
Ocean currents
Mountain ranges
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant consequence of the early melt season in Greenland?
Longer melt season
Decreased ocean levels
More ice formation
Increased snowfall
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main concern with the melting of the Greenland ice sheet?
Increased snowfall
Rising sea levels
Decreased ocean salinity
More ice formation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the 'Cold Blob' and where is it located?
A cold area in the North Atlantic
A frozen region in the Arctic
A warm area in the Pacific
A hot spot in the Indian Ocean
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of fresh water on ocean currents near Greenland?
Speeds up the currents
Decreases ocean temperature
Slows down the freezing process
Increases ocean salinity
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much has the flow rate of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation decreased since the 1950s?
10%
5%
20%
15%
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What could be a potential impact of a stalled AMOC?
Disruption of the entire climate system
Stabilization of global temperatures
More frequent hurricanes
Increased rainfall in deserts
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