Question 216
The term “cryosphere” refers to which component of the Earth’s system?
- All liquid water on Earth
- The layer of molten rock beneath the crust
- All frozen water, including glaciers, ice sheets, and sea ice
- The atmosphere and its various layers
Answer: All frozen water, including glaciers, ice sheets, and sea ice
Question 217
Designing “climate-smart” infrastructure in Pakistan would mean prioritizing projects that are:
- The cheapest and fastest to build
- Built using traditional, non-industrial methods
- Resilient to extreme weather events like floods and heatwaves
- Focused exclusively on urban centers
Answer: Resilient to extreme weather events like floods and heatwaves
Question 218
How does a “wavier” or more meandering jet stream, a potential consequence of Arctic warming, affect weather patterns in regions like Pakistan?
- It leads to more stable and predictable weather
- It can cause weather systems to become stuck, leading to prolonged heatwaves or rainfall
- It strengthens the monsoon season uniformly
- It only affects weather in the polar regions
Answer: It can cause weather systems to become stuck, leading to prolonged heatwaves or rainfall
Question 219
The loss of biodiversity due to climate change can critically weaken an ecosystem’s ability to perform essential services and reduce its:
- Economic value
- Aesthetic appeal
- Resilience to other shocks and stresses
- Geographic size
Answer: Resilience to other shocks and stresses
Question 220
A key challenge for successfully implementing climate adaptation projects at the local level in Pakistan is:
- A lack of viable project ideas
- A complete absence of climate-related problems
- Securing adequate funding and building technical capacity
- Public opposition to environmental protection
Answer: Securing adequate funding and building technical capacity
