Investigating the Effects of Climate Change on Sea Turtles

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Which of the following is NOT a direct effect of climate change on sea turtles?

  1. Increased frequency of extreme weather events

  2. Changes in ocean currents and temperatures

  3. Increased availability of food sources

  4. Reduced nesting success


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Climate change can have a range of negative impacts on sea turtles, including increased frequency of extreme weather events, changes in ocean currents and temperatures, and reduced nesting success. However, it is not known to directly increase the availability of food sources for sea turtles.

How does climate change affect the distribution of sea turtles?

  1. It causes sea turtles to migrate to new areas in search of food.

  2. It causes sea turtles to stay in the same area for longer periods of time.

  3. It causes sea turtles to become more vulnerable to predators.

  4. It causes sea turtles to lay fewer eggs.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is causing the ocean to warm, which is leading to changes in the distribution of sea turtles. Some sea turtles are migrating to new areas in search of food, while others are staying in the same area for longer periods of time.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of rising sea levels for sea turtles?

  1. Loss of nesting beaches

  2. Increased risk of flooding

  3. Increased food availability

  4. Reduced predation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rising sea levels can have a number of negative consequences for sea turtles, including loss of nesting beaches, increased risk of flooding, and reduced nesting success. However, it is not known to directly increase food availability for sea turtles.

How does climate change affect the health of sea turtles?

  1. It makes them more susceptible to disease.

  2. It causes them to grow faster.

  3. It helps them to live longer.

  4. It makes them more resistant to predators.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change can make sea turtles more susceptible to disease by increasing the temperature of the water and causing changes in the ocean's chemistry.

What is the most significant threat to sea turtles posed by climate change?

  1. Rising sea levels

  2. Changes in ocean currents

  3. Increased frequency of extreme weather events

  4. Ocean acidification


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ocean acidification is the most significant threat to sea turtles posed by climate change. Ocean acidification is caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into the ocean, which makes the water more acidic. This can have a number of negative impacts on sea turtles, including reduced growth, impaired shell development, and increased susceptibility to disease.

What can be done to help sea turtles adapt to climate change?

  1. Create marine protected areas.

  2. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  3. Restore degraded habitats.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of things that can be done to help sea turtles adapt to climate change, including creating marine protected areas, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and restoring degraded habitats.

Which species of sea turtle is most vulnerable to climate change?

  1. Green sea turtle

  2. Loggerhead sea turtle

  3. Hawksbill sea turtle

  4. Leatherback sea turtle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The leatherback sea turtle is the most vulnerable to climate change because it is a long-lived species that migrates over long distances. It is also more susceptible to the effects of ocean acidification than other species of sea turtles.

How does climate change affect the nesting behavior of sea turtles?

  1. It causes sea turtles to nest more frequently.

  2. It causes sea turtles to nest less frequently.

  3. It causes sea turtles to nest in different locations.

  4. It causes sea turtles to lay fewer eggs.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Climate change is causing sea turtles to nest less frequently. This is because the warmer temperatures are causing the sand on beaches to become too hot for sea turtles to nest in.

What is the primary cause of climate change?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Volcanic eruptions

  3. Human activities

  4. Natural variations in the Earth's climate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary cause of climate change is human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, which release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Methane

  3. Oxygen

  4. Water vapor


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas. Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, causing the planet to warm.

What is the term for the long-term shift in weather patterns?

  1. Climate change

  2. Global warming

  3. Weather variability

  4. El NiƱo-Southern Oscillation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is the term for the long-term shift in weather patterns. Global warming is a specific aspect of climate change that refers to the increase in average global temperatures.

What is the main source of methane emissions?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Fossil fuel production

  3. Deforestation

  4. Transportation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture is the main source of methane emissions. Methane is a greenhouse gas that is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

What is the term for the process by which the Earth's climate system adjusts to changes in the atmosphere?

  1. Climate feedback

  2. Climate sensitivity

  3. Climate variability

  4. Climate tipping point


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate feedback is the term for the process by which the Earth's climate system adjusts to changes in the atmosphere. Positive feedback loops amplify the effects of climate change, while negative feedback loops dampen them.

What is the term for the point at which a small change in climate can lead to a large and irreversible change in the Earth's climate system?

  1. Climate tipping point

  2. Climate sensitivity

  3. Climate variability

  4. Climate feedback


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate tipping point is the term for the point at which a small change in climate can lead to a large and irreversible change in the Earth's climate system.

What is the term for the process by which the Earth's climate system returns to its original state after a disturbance?

  1. Climate resilience

  2. Climate adaptation

  3. Climate mitigation

  4. Climate tipping point


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate resilience is the term for the process by which the Earth's climate system returns to its original state after a disturbance.

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