Climate Change Indicators and Impacts

The video discusses how to measure and respond to global climate change, presenting data from the IPCC that shows warming of the atmosphere and oceans, rising sea levels, and decreasing Arctic sea ice. It highlights the effects of climate change, such as increased surface temperatures and extreme weather events. The video also explores solutions, emphasizing the importance of scientific research and past environmental successes like the reduction of lead emissions and the banning of CFCs.

What are some indicators of climate change mentioned in the video?

• Decreasing ocean temperatures

• Rising sea levels

• Increasing Arctic sea ice

• Stable atmospheric conditions

According to IPCC data, what trend has been observed in sea ice since 1979?

• It has increased significantly

• It has remained stable

• It has decreased

• It has fluctuated without a clear trend

What has been the trend in CO2 emissions over the last century?

• They have decreased

• They have fluctuated randomly

• They have remained constant

• They have increased

How did Earth's surface temperatures from January to June 2016 compare to normal?

• They were lower than normal

• They were higher than normal

• They were the same as normal

• They varied randomly

What changes in weather patterns are expected due to climate change?

• Stable precipitation patterns

• Longer and more intense heat waves

• Shorter heat waves

• Less intense storms

What is one of the first steps in addressing climate change according to the video?

• Waiting for natural solutions

• Recognizing and acknowledging the problem

• Ignoring the problem

• Focusing only on economic growth

How can scientific research contribute to solving climate change?

• By ignoring public awareness

• By denying climate change

• By gathering and analyzing data

• By focusing on unrelated issues

What environmental success is associated with the reduction of lead emissions?

• Decreased lead in the atmosphere

• Increased use of lead in paints

• No change in lead levels

• Increased lead in drinking water

What impact did the banning of CFCs have on the environment?

• It worsened the ozone layer

• It increased CFC levels

• It helped the ozone layer begin to heal

• It had no effect

Which species is mentioned as having been removed from the endangered list?

• Giant panda

• Blue whale

• Bald eagle

• Polar bear