ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS

How much has the Earth warmed since the 1800s?

• 1.5 degrees

• 2 degrees

• 3 degrees

Which regions are facing longer, more severe droughts?

• Southwestern United States, Southern Africa, and Eastern Australia.

• Southwestern United States, Asia, and Eastern Australia.

• Southwestern United States, Southern Africa, and Western Australia.

By 2100, how much will the Earth warm, according to the projections?

• Another 0.5 to 1 degree

• Another 0.5 to 1.5 degrees

• Another 1.5 degrees

• Another 0.5 to 2 degrees

How are cities like New York and Shanghai trying to adapt to rising sea levels?

• They are building offshore buildings.

• They built more earthscrapers and underground cities.

• They lower buildings and roadways.

• They are lifting up buildings, roadways and building seawalls.

What is the impact of climate change on food production?

(Choose all the correct answers.)

• It's harder for farmers to grow food.

• food scarcity

• There is more and more food waste.

• higher prices

What types of investments do experts suggest can help mitigate the worst effects of climate change?

(Select all the correct answers.)

• renewable energy sources

• growing fossil fuel production

• supporting electric transportation

• protecting forests