Climate Change and Its Impacts

The video discusses the creation and significance of climate stripes, a visual representation of climate change, created by Professor Ed Hawkings. It explores the historical analysis of climate to predict future changes, highlighting evidence of past climate variations and sea level rise. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding past climates to address current and future climate challenges, and discusses potential future scenarios based on human actions.

What do the climate stripes represent?

• Average wind speed over the years

• Average humidity each year

• Average temperature each year

• Average rainfall over the years

Who created the climate stripes?

• Professor Ed Hawkins

• Professor Alan Turing

• Professor Jane Doe

• Professor John Smith

What was the purpose of creating the climate stripes?

• To predict future weather patterns

• To track animal migration

• To simplify the communication of global warming

• To measure ocean currents

Why is analyzing the planet's climate history important?

• To improve agricultural techniques

• To find new fossil fuels

• To understand the Earth's system and predict future climate change

• To develop new technologies

What evidence of past climate changes can be seen in Wales?

• Tropical rainforests

• Volcanic craters

• Glacial valleys and higher sea levels

• Desert landscapes

What is the main cause of current sea level rise?

• Increased rainfall

• Ocean thermal expansion

• Decreased evaporation

• Increased volcanic activity

What is the potential sea level rise by the end of the century?

• 2 to 3 meters

• Half a meter to a meter

• 1 to 2 meters

• No change

What could happen if carbon emissions are not reduced?

• Drastic climate change scenarios may occur

• Global temperatures will stabilize

• Climate change will reverse

• Sea levels will decrease

What is the difference between past and current climate change scenarios?

• Past climate change was more severe

• Current climate change is undeniably caused by humans

• Current climate change is caused by natural factors

• Past climate change was caused by humans

What might be needed for future climate stripes in a warmer world?

• More colors

• Brighter colors

• Fewer colors

• No colors