PART A
What confidence level does the report give to the statement that the amount and quality of water is changing due to altered precipitation and snowmelt?
Hint: confidence level is reported in brackets ( ). 1 point
(Medium confidence)
Many species have changed their seasonal activities, migration patterns and geographical locations in response to climate changes.
On page 6, what type of outcome does climate-related hazards and disasters have on livelihoods? 1 point
Climate related hazards have negative impacts on livelihoods through damage of crop produces, destruction of people’s homes and indirectly through increased cost of food.
In Figure SPM.2 on page 7, what is the confidence level that climate change attributed to (caused) major observed impacts on the marine ecosystem in the Western North Atlantic? 1 point
(Very high)
Which region does the report specifically say is using mangrove reforestation in its climate adaptation plans? 1 point
Asia
Which of the five reasons for concern (RFCs) in Assessment Box SPM.1 on page 12 mentions the potential for tipping points to cause sudden and permanent ecosystem changes if temperatures rise 3ºC? 1 point
Reason 5: Large-scale singular events
Submergence
Coastal flooding
Coastal erosion
In section B-2, what geographic areas are most at risk to food security in the face of climate change? 1 point
Tropical and temperate regions
In Assessment Box SPM.2 Table 1, pages 21-25, what are the climatic drivers behind urban flooding and subsequent damage to property and infrastructure in North America? 3 points
Storm surge
High precipitation
Cyclones
On page 25, what confidence level does the report give to the fact that working together and actions taken at a range of levels – from individual to governments – enhance adaptation planning? 1 point
(High confidence)
In Table SPM.1 on page 27, what is one listed example of an Ecosystem management approach that could be used to manage the risks of climate change? 1 point
Maintenance of Wetlands and Urban Green Spaces
PART B
Fill in the blanks in the following objective described in SPM.2:
The ultimate objective of this convention is to achieve in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Convention stabilization of greenhouse gas
concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous
anthropogenic interference with the climate System. 3 points
What temporarily reduced emissions during the period 2000-2010? 1 point
The global economic crisis 2007/2008
What does the unit of measurement “GtCO2eq” stand for? 1 point
Gigatonne carbon dioxide equivalent
Looking at Figure SPM.2 on page 9, what are the indirect CO2 emissions (by
%) from the various sectors that contribute to the approximate 25% direct
emissions from producing electricity and heat: 5 points
a. Energy: 1.4%
b. Industry: 11%
c. Transport: 0.3%
d. Buildings: 12%
e. Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU): 0.87%
Using Table SPM.1 on page 13, what is the likelihood that concentrations
greater than 1000 parts per million (ppm) CO2eq in 2100 will keep the
temperature changes below 1.5ºC? 1 point
(Unlikely)
Fill in the blanks:
In some countries, tax-based polices specifically aimed at reducing GHG emissions – alongside technology and other polices – have helped to weaken the link between GHG emissions and GDP.
4 points
