Unit 6: Climate Change - Indicators & Solutions (J)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a major indicator of climate change in the text?

• A. Rising global temperatures

• B. Volcanic eruptions

• C. Ocean acidification

• D. Melting permafrost

According to the worksheet "Climate Change: Indicators and Solutions", what has happened to Earth's average temperature since the late 19th century?

• A. It has remained stable

• B. It has significantly decreased

• C. It has significantly increased

• D. It has fluctuated randomly

What is the primary cause of ocean acidification?

• A. Rising sea temperatures

• B. Absorption of carbon dioxide

• C. Marine pollution

• D. Melting glaciers

Which of the following best describes permafrost?

• A. Seasonal ice formation

• B. Temporary frozen water

• C. Permanently frozen ground

• D. Arctic sea ice

How does climate change affect precipitation patterns?

• A. It creates uniform rainfall worldwide

• B. It causes only droughts

• C. It leads to more floods only

• D. It causes both intense rainfall and droughts in different regions

What potential consequence of rising sea levels is mentioned in the text?

• A. Increased marine biodiversity

• B. Better coastal farming conditions

• C. Displacement of millions of people

• D. Improved fishing conditions

Which organisms are specifically mentioned as being affected by ocean acidification?

• A. Whales and dolphins

• B. Seaweed and algae

• C. Fish and sharks

• D. Corals and shellfish

What is released when permafrost thaws?

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

Which of the following is listed as a solution to climate change?

• Increasing fossil fuel production

• Reducing forest coverage

• Protecting ocean ecosystems

• Expanding industrial emissions

What role do forests play in climate change mitigation?

• They increase carbon emissions

• They act as carbon sinks

• They produce methane

• They increase global temperatures