Climate Change's Impact on India's Biodiversity

Description: Climate change is a major threat to India's biodiversity. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and more extreme weather events are all having a negative impact on India's plants and animals.
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Which of the following is not a direct impact of climate change on India's biodiversity?

  1. Increased frequency of extreme weather events

  2. Changes in rainfall patterns

  3. Increased temperatures

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation is a major cause of biodiversity loss, but it is not a direct impact of climate change.

How does climate change affect the distribution of species?

  1. It causes species to move to new areas in search of suitable habitat.

  2. It causes species to become extinct.

  3. It causes species to adapt to their changing environment.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change can cause species to move to new areas in search of suitable habitat, become extinct, or adapt to their changing environment.

Which of the following species is most vulnerable to climate change?

  1. Polar bears

  2. Coral reefs

  3. Tropical rainforests

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Polar bears, coral reefs, and tropical rainforests are all highly vulnerable to climate change.

What is the main cause of coral bleaching?

  1. Increased water temperature

  2. Ocean acidification

  3. Pollution

  4. Overfishing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Increased water temperature is the main cause of coral bleaching.

How does climate change affect the timing of plant and animal reproduction?

  1. It causes plants and animals to reproduce earlier in the year.

  2. It causes plants and animals to reproduce later in the year.

  3. It has no effect on the timing of plant and animal reproduction.

  4. It depends on the species.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change can cause plants and animals to reproduce earlier or later in the year, depending on the species.

What is the main cause of biodiversity loss in India?

  1. Habitat loss and fragmentation

  2. Climate change

  3. Pollution

  4. Invasive species


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Habitat loss and fragmentation is the main cause of biodiversity loss in India.

Which of the following is an example of a habitat loss and fragmentation?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Urbanization

  3. Agriculture

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation, urbanization, and agriculture are all examples of habitat loss and fragmentation.

How does climate change affect the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events?

  1. It increases the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

  2. It decreases the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

  3. It has no effect on the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

  4. It depends on the region.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

What is the main cause of ocean acidification?

  1. Increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere

  2. Ocean pollution

  3. Overfishing

  4. Climate change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere is the main cause of ocean acidification.

How does ocean acidification affect marine life?

  1. It makes it more difficult for marine organisms to build shells and skeletons.

  2. It causes coral reefs to bleach.

  3. It increases the acidity of the ocean.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ocean acidification makes it more difficult for marine organisms to build shells and skeletons, causes coral reefs to bleach, and increases the acidity of the ocean.

What is the main cause of climate change?

  1. Human activities

  2. Natural causes

  3. Both human activities and natural causes

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Climate change is caused by both human activities and natural causes.

Which of the following is a human activity that contributes to climate change?

  1. Burning fossil fuels

  2. Deforestation

  3. Agriculture

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and agriculture are all human activities that contribute to climate change.

What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement?

  1. To limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

  2. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  3. To promote renewable energy.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main goal of the Paris Agreement is to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and to promote renewable energy.

What is the main challenge in addressing climate change?

  1. The lack of political will.

  2. The high cost of climate action.

  3. The lack of public awareness.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main challenge in addressing climate change is the lack of political will, the high cost of climate action, and the lack of public awareness.

What can individuals do to help address climate change?

  1. Reduce their carbon footprint.

  2. Support climate-friendly policies.

  3. Educate themselves and others about climate change.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Individuals can help address climate change by reducing their carbon footprint, supporting climate-friendly policies, and educating themselves and others about climate change.

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