Impact of Climate Change on Water-Dependent Ecosystems
Description: This quiz focuses on the impacts of climate change on water-dependent ecosystems. It covers topics such as the effects of rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events on aquatic habitats and the organisms that rely on them. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: climate change water-dependent ecosystems aquatic habitats biodiversity conservation |
How does climate change affect the water temperature of lakes, rivers, and oceans?
What is the primary cause of sea-level rise due to climate change?
How does climate change affect the distribution and abundance of aquatic species?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of coral bleaching due to rising ocean temperatures?
How does climate change affect the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and floods?
What is the primary cause of ocean acidification due to climate change?
How does ocean acidification affect marine organisms, such as shellfish and corals?
What is the term used to describe the process by which aquatic ecosystems become more acidic due to climate change?
How does climate change affect the availability of freshwater resources, such as rivers and lakes?
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of climate change on water-dependent ecosystems?
What is the term used to describe the process by which glaciers and ice sheets melt due to climate change?
How does climate change affect the distribution and abundance of aquatic plants?
What is the term used to describe the process by which permafrost, or permanently frozen ground, melts due to climate change?
How does climate change affect the timing and duration of seasonal events in water-dependent ecosystems, such as the spring thaw or the fall turnover?
What is the term used to describe the process by which sea levels rise due to climate change?