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- Q1What is the main cause of global warming and the resulting rise in sea levels?DeforestationSolar energyOcean pollutionGreenhouse gas emissions30s
- Q2How does global warming contribute to the rise in sea levels?Melting ice caps and glaciersPolar vortexesIncreased rainfallForest fires30s
- Q3Which city is at risk of being submerged due to rising sea levels caused by global warming?VeniceTokyoSydneyRio de Janeiro30s
- Q4How do rising sea levels impact low-lying islands and coastal cities?Decreased tourismIncreased flooding and erosionImproved agricultural productivityHigher property values30s
- Q5What are some potential consequences of sea level rise on coastal cities and islands?Creation of new beachfront properties, growth in tourism revenue, and improvement in public transportation systemsIncrease in freshwater supply, expansion of agricultural land, and decrease in air pollutionInundation of land, saltwater intrusion, and displacement of communitiesEnhancement of marine biodiversity, reduction in natural disasters, and preservation of cultural heritage sites30s
- Q6What is one way coastal cities can adapt to rising sea levels caused by global warming?Constructing skyscrapersPlanting more treesExpanding public transportation systemsBuilding sea walls and levees30s
- Q7How can the increase in sea levels impact the availability of freshwater on islands and coastal areas?Decrease in rainfall intensityImprovement in water qualityExpansion of groundwater reservesSaltwater intrusion into freshwater sources30s
- Q8Why are small island nations particularly vulnerable to the impacts of rising sea levels attributed to global warming?Strong government support and technological advancementsIsolation from major trade routes and cultural diversityAbundant natural resources and high population densityLimited land area and economic resources30s
- Q9Which term refers to the process by which large ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica melt and contribute to rising sea levels?Permafrost thawingSnow accumulationGlacier calvingIce sheet disintegration30s
- Q10Which of the following cities is at risk of being partially submerged by rising sea levels in the future?ChicagoDenverSeattleMiami30s
- Q11How can the phenomenon of 'thermal expansion' contribute to rising sea levels?Warmer ocean water expands and takes up more spaceColder ocean water contracts and reduces in volumeOxygen depletion in the water leads to lower water levelsIcebergs floating in the ocean add volume to the water30s
- Q12What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for the warming of Earth's atmosphere and the resulting impact on sea levels?Carbon dioxideNitrogenOxygenHelium30s
- Q13How can the melting of glaciers and ice sheets contribute to rising sea levels?By decreasing ocean salinity levelsBy causing underwater volcanic eruptionsBy directly adding water to the oceansBy attracting more rain to coastal areas30s
- Q14What is one potential impact of rising sea levels on coastal wildlife and ecosystems?Increase in species populationsDecrease in predation ratesExpansion of protected areasLoss of habitat and biodiversity30s
- Q15Which major city in Asia is facing the challenge of sea level rise due to its location on a river delta and near the coast?SingaporeShanghaiBangkokSeoul30s