Impact of Global Warming Quiz

The video explores the severe consequences of a 4° rise in global temperatures, including rising sea levels, the submergence of cities, and the transformation of agricultural zones. It highlights the potential drying up of major rivers like the Ganges, threatening the water supply for billions. The video emphasizes the urgent need to slow global warming to prevent these drastic changes.

What could happen to heavily populated deltas if the world warms by 4°?

• They will experience a decrease in population.

• They will become desert regions.

• They will be overtaken by rising oceans.

• They will become new tourist destinations.

Which region might become a bountiful agricultural zone due to global warming?

• Western Africa

• Eastern Europe

• Southern Australia

• Northern Canada

What is a potential consequence of the West Antarctic ice sheet collapsing?

• Stabilization of sea levels

• Formation of new ice sheets

• Decrease in global temperatures

• Further rise in sea levels

What might happen to some of the world's most important rivers if the planet warms by 4°?

• They will dry up, endangering millions.

• They will become more navigable.

• They will become sources of renewable energy.

• They will flood surrounding areas.

What is the cultural significance of the Ganges River in India?

• It is a major trade route.

• It is considered the holiest river.

• It is the longest river in the world.

• It is a source of hydroelectric power.

What do locals call the Ganges River?

• Holy Waters

• Sacred Stream

• River of Life

• Mother Ganges

What is predicted to happen to the Ganges River in fewer than four decades if global warming is not slowed?

• It will become a new trade route.

• It will become a major tourist attraction.

• It will fight for its very existence.

• It will expand and flood nearby areas.

Which countries rely on Himalayan rivers as a wellspring of life?

• Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar

• India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh

• Russia, Mongolia, and China

• China, Nepal, and India

Which country is predicted to face significant impacts from global warming?

• Brazil

• India

• Australia

• Canada

What is the potential impact of global warming on Himalayan rivers?

• They will become polluted.

• They will change course.

• They will dry up, affecting billions.

• They will become more abundant.