Global Warming (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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How much has Earth's average surface temp risen since the Industrial Era (1850-1900)?
How much has Earth's average surface temp risen since the Industrial Era (1850-1900)?
1.1°C
What were atmospheric CO₂ levels before industrialisation?
What were atmospheric CO₂ levels before industrialisation?
About 280 ppm
What did atmospheric CO₂ concentrations surpass in 2021?
What did atmospheric CO₂ concentrations surpass in 2021?
410 ppm
By what % have atmospheric CO₂ levels increased since pre-industrial times?
By what % have atmospheric CO₂ levels increased since pre-industrial times?
46%
What do climate models show about natural processes and recent warming?
What do climate models show about natural processes and recent warming?
Natural processes alone can't explain it
At what rate has Arctic Sea Ice extent been declining per decade since 1979?
At what rate has Arctic Sea Ice extent been declining per decade since 1979?
About 13%
How much ice has the Antarctic ice sheet lost since 1992?
How much ice has the Antarctic ice sheet lost since 1992?
Over 3,000 gigatons
How many deaths did the 2023 European heatwave cause across Europe?
How many deaths did the 2023 European heatwave cause across Europe?
Over 61,672
How does warming intensify weather extremes?
How does warming intensify weather extremes?
It increases evaporation rates
What % of human-produced CO₂ do oceans absorb?
What % of human-produced CO₂ do oceans absorb?
About 30%
How much could global sea levels rise by 2100 if current trends continue?
How much could global sea levels rise by 2100 if current trends continue?
0.6 to 1 metre
Which decade was the warmest on record?
Which decade was the warmest on record?
2011-2020