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7.3 - Climate Change and The Future

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Most scientists expect global temperatures to

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Sea level rises when ocean water warms mainly because of

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Which is a likely effect of higher sea levels in the Caribbean?

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Rainfall patterns may change, meaning that

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A climate projection is best described as

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The movement of sea water into coastal wells and groundwater is called

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‘Complex and far-reaching’ impacts of climate change means the effects

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A coastal village in The Bahamas reports ‘sunny-day’ flooding during high tides more often than before. The BEST explanation is

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A weather forecast predicts heavy showers in Grenada tomorrow. A climate projection estimates warmer temperatures by 2050. These differ mainly because

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Which chain best explains why higher temperatures can raise sea levels?

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A rainfall record for a Caribbean island shows slightly lower totals in the dry season but heavier downpours in the wet season. This suggests rainfall is becoming

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A town in Belize City is planning for coastal flooding. Which action is MOST clearly adaptation (not mitigation)?

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A hotel in Barbados depends on a beach for tourism. Which climate-change impact is MOST directly linked to sea-level rise?

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A reservoir in Antigua drops quickly during a hotter-than-usual dry season. One reason hotter conditions can worsen water stress is that

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Two Caribbean communities are compared: • Community A: low-lying coastal plain, 1 m above sea level. • Community B: hillside settlement, 250 m above sea level. If sea level rises by 0.40 m, which community is at greater direct flooding risk from the sea, and why?

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A student says, 'Sea level rises only because glaciers melt.' Which statement is the BEST correction?

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A planning officer in St Lucia considers two risks happening together: (1) higher sea level, (2) hurricane storm surge. The most accurate conclusion is that

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A farmer in southern Jamaica notices longer dry spells, but when rain comes it is intense and causes gully erosion. Which explanation best shows ‘complex and far-reaching’ change?

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A class compares three actions for a coastal community in Guyana: 1) Restore mangroves 2) Move new housing away from the shoreline (setback) 3) Install solar street lighting. Which option correctly groups adaptation and mitigation?

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A report says rainfall totals may not change much, but drought risk could still increase. The BEST reason is that

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Which statement best explains why future climate impacts are not identical across the Caribbean?

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Which summary best captures key impacts of climate change?

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Which of the following is a priority for Caribbean responses to climate change?

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Most scientists expect global temperatures to

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