Climate Change and Global Agriculture Quiz

What are some of the effects of climate change that we are already experiencing?

• More frequent earthquakes

• Intense heat waves and longer fire seasons

• Decreased sea levels

• Increased snowfall and cooler summers

According to NASA research, what is a potential consequence of high greenhouse gas emissions by 2030?

• Decline in global crop yields for maize

• Stabilization of global temperatures

• Increase in global rice production

• Increase in global corn yields

How do researchers use supercomputer models in climate studies?

• To design new types of crops

• To create virtual reality experiences of climate change

• To simulate crop responses to changes in climate conditions

• To predict the exact weather for the next decade

What is the projected change in global corn crop yields by 2069-2099?

• Remain stable

• Decrease by 24%

• Increase by 24%

• Increase by 17%

In which regions is wheat expected to see a temporary increase in yields due to climate change?

• Polar regions

• Desert regions

• Temperate regions like Northern U.S and Canada

• Equatorial regions