Which of the following HUMAN activities does NOT directly affect global warming?
Release of greenhouses gases
Growing wheat
Use of aerosols
How many degrees do some scientists believe that global temperatures have risen by over the past hundred years?
Around 0.8°
Around 5.8°
Around 1.4°
Which of the following is an ENVIRONMENTAL consequence of climate change?
People will migrate from areas suffering drought
Hurricanes and other storms are likely to become stronger and more frequent
Crop yields are expected to decrease for all major world crops
Which of the following is an ECONOMIC consequence of climate change?
Less fresh water will be available
Increased flooding events may cause water borne infectious diseases to spread
Crops could be wiped out in low-lying areas, suffering from flooding
Which of the following is a SOCIAL consequence of climate change?
Animals may become extinct
17 million people in Bangladesh alone will be threatened by flooding
Weather patterns will become more unpredictable