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1.4. Institutional Concerns about Climate Change
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- 1.
Define biodiversity.
Hint
Think about different kinds of plants and animals.
- 2.
What is mitigation?
Hint
Consider what we need to do to slow down climate change.
- 3.
What is climate change?
- A change in global temperatures
- A natural cycle
- A complete myth
Hint
Think about what has been reported over the last few decades.
- 4.
T/F: Mitigation and adaptation are the same.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider how we change our actions versus our responses.
- 5.
Analyze a recent natural disaster and connect it to climate change. What steps can communities take to mitigate similar events?
Hint
Think about the relationship between natural events and their underlying causes.
- 6.
Evaluate the long-term economic impacts for a country that fails to adapt to climate change. What sectors are most affected?
Hint
Consider how various sectors depend on stable climates.
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70%
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- Read each question carefully
- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting