Impacts of Climate Change on Ecosystems

What are the consequences of rising sea levels due to climate change?

• Decreased risk of storm surges and extreme weather events

• Consequences include coastal flooding, erosion, habitat loss, contamination of freshwater sources, and increased risk of storm surges and extreme weather events.

• Improved coastal infrastructure

• Enhanced biodiversity in coastal areas

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The impact on the planet due to global warming is called...

• climate change

• the seasons

• the weather

• natural change

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How are greenhouse gasses harming our environment?

• They aren't

• Less heat is able to escape causing the Earth to cool down

• Less heat is able to escape causing the Earth to warm up

• More heat is able to escape

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According to the text, what is one major impact of permafrost thawing?

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions

• Enhanced habitat for polar bears

• Improved water supply

• Reduced risks of floods and droughts

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Which of the following have been linked to climate change?

• droughts

• melting of polar ice caps

• flooding

• all of the above

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What is the relationship between climate change and ocean acidification?

• Climate change decreases ocean temperatures, which decreases acidification.

• There is no relationship between climate change and ocean acidification.

• Climate change leads to increased levels of carbon dioxide, which increases ocean acidification.

• Climate change increases ocean salinity, which reduces acidification.

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How does sea level rise affect agricultural lands in coastal areas according to the text?

• Increases soil salinity and decreases crop yields

• Leads to more efficient irrigation systems

• Reduces the risk of droughts

• Enhances the growth of aquatic plants

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How can changes in sea-ice affect economic development according to the text?

• By increasing habitat for mammals

• By improving navigation and tourism

• By decreasing accessibility to resources

• By enhancing marine safety and security

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What is one of the primary effects of climate change on coral reefs?

• Increased biodiversity

• Coral bleaching

• Decreased ocean salinity

• Enhanced coral growth

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How does climate change affect the distribution of plant species?

• It causes plant species to migrate towards the equator

• It causes plant species to migrate towards the poles

• It has no effect on plant distribution

• It causes plant species to become extinct immediately

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