Sea Level Rise

Description: Sea Level Rise Quiz: Test Your Knowledge About the Rising Oceans
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary cause of sea level rise?

  1. Melting glaciers and ice sheets

  2. Thermal expansion of ocean water

  3. Increased precipitation

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary cause of sea level rise is the melting of glaciers and ice sheets, particularly in Greenland and Antarctica, due to rising global temperatures.

How much has global average sea level risen since the late 19th century?

  1. 1-2 inches

  2. 4-6 inches

  3. 8-10 inches

  4. 12-14 inches


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Global average sea level has risen by approximately 8-10 inches (20-25 centimeters) since the late 19th century.

Which coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to sea level rise?

  1. Low-lying islands and atolls

  2. Densely populated coastal cities

  3. Areas with steep coastal slopes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Low-lying islands and atolls, densely populated coastal cities, and areas with steep coastal slopes are all particularly vulnerable to sea level rise.

What are some of the potential impacts of sea level rise?

  1. Increased flooding and erosion

  2. Salinization of freshwater resources

  3. Loss of coastal habitats and ecosystems

  4. Displacement of coastal communities


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Sea level rise can lead to increased flooding and erosion, salinization of freshwater resources, loss of coastal habitats and ecosystems, and displacement of coastal communities.

What is the term used to describe the process by which seawater intrudes into freshwater aquifers?

  1. Salinization

  2. Inundation

  3. Erosion

  4. Subsidence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salinization is the process by which seawater intrudes into freshwater aquifers, often due to sea level rise.

Which country is most at risk from sea level rise?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. India

  3. China

  4. United States


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bangladesh is the country most at risk from sea level rise due to its low-lying geography and densely populated coastal areas.

What is the term used to describe the sinking of land due to the weight of overlying sediment or the withdrawal of groundwater or oil?

  1. Subsidence

  2. Erosion

  3. Inundation

  4. Salinization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subsidence is the sinking of land due to the weight of overlying sediment or the withdrawal of groundwater or oil.

What is the term used to describe the process by which coastal land is gradually worn away by the action of waves, tides, and currents?

  1. Erosion

  2. Subsidence

  3. Inundation

  4. Salinization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Erosion is the process by which coastal land is gradually worn away by the action of waves, tides, and currents.

What is the term used to describe the process by which seawater covers low-lying coastal areas?

  1. Inundation

  2. Erosion

  3. Subsidence

  4. Salinization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Inundation is the process by which seawater covers low-lying coastal areas.

What is the term used to describe the process by which seawater mixes with freshwater in coastal areas?

  1. Salinization

  2. Inundation

  3. Erosion

  4. Subsidence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salinization is the process by which seawater mixes with freshwater in coastal areas.

What is the term used to describe the process by which sea level rise accelerates due to the melting of ice sheets and glaciers?

  1. Positive feedback loop

  2. Negative feedback loop

  3. Inundation

  4. Erosion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A positive feedback loop is a process in which sea level rise accelerates due to the melting of ice sheets and glaciers.

What is the term used to describe the process by which sea level rise slows down or stops due to the growth of coral reefs and other coastal ecosystems?

  1. Negative feedback loop

  2. Positive feedback loop

  3. Inundation

  4. Erosion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A negative feedback loop is a process in which sea level rise slows down or stops due to the growth of coral reefs and other coastal ecosystems.

What is the term used to describe the process by which sea level rise is slowed down or stopped due to the deposition of sediment in coastal areas?

  1. Sedimentation

  2. Erosion

  3. Inundation

  4. Salinization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sedimentation is the process by which sea level rise is slowed down or stopped due to the deposition of sediment in coastal areas.

What is the term used to describe the process by which sea level rise is slowed down or stopped due to the uplift of land due to tectonic forces?

  1. Tectonic uplift

  2. Erosion

  3. Inundation

  4. Salinization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tectonic uplift is the process by which sea level rise is slowed down or stopped due to the uplift of land due to tectonic forces.

What is the term used to describe the process by which sea level rise is slowed down or stopped due to the growth of mangrove forests and other coastal vegetation?

  1. Vegetation growth

  2. Erosion

  3. Inundation

  4. Salinization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vegetation growth is the process by which sea level rise is slowed down or stopped due to the growth of mangrove forests and other coastal vegetation.

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