Citing Evidence: Changing Oceans Conquer It Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1

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Which of the following statements shows evidence that the effect of climate change on the world's oceans can have dire consequences for humans? Select ALL that apply.

A. The Arctic sea ice is approaching a “tipping point” where, in the next couple decades, melting Arctic sea ice will open a passage between the North Atlantic and Pacific.

B. The new trans-Arctic canal will allow thousands of species to migrate into new regions, changing the ecological balance.

C. Even land-locked vegetarians would feel the economic impact of massive fish kills because of large populations of people leaving the region.

D. The introduction of new organisms into a population can destabilize the food web, and lead to extinctions.

E. Rising sea-levels may become a flood risk for cities from New York to Tokyo.

F. Massive fish kills in “dead zones” caused by climate change can impact humans who depend on fish for food and work.

Question 2

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Which of the following statements shows evidence that the effect of climate change on the world’s oceans can have irreversible effects? Select ALL that apply.

A. The Arctic sea ice is approaching a “tipping point” where, in the next couple decades, melting Arctic sea ice will open a passage between the North Atlantic and Pacific.

B. The new trans-Arctic canal will allow thousands of species to migrate into new regions, changing the ecological balance.

C. Even land-locked vegetarians would feel the economic impact of massive fish kills because of large populations of people leaving the region.

D. The introduction of new organisms into a population can destabilize the food web, and lead to extinctions.

E. Rising sea-levels may become a flood risk for cities from New York to Tokyo.

F. Massive fish kills in “dead zones” caused by climate change can impact humans who depend on fish for food and work.