Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) — Question 38
A city planning commissioner consults with climate scientists to assess the impact of sea level rise on strategic infrastructure projects. The scientists discuss several climate model projections and indicate sea level rise has a fundamental relationship to GHG emissions, regardless of a specific warming scenario.
How should the scientists describe this relationship?
Answer options
- A. Sea level rises proportionally faster than GHG emissions.
- B. Sea level rise lags GHG emissions.
- C. Sea level rises in response to ocean acidification.
- D. Sea level rise will cease once global emissions peak.
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is B because it indicates that sea level rise is a delayed response to GHG emissions rather than an immediate reaction. Option A incorrectly suggests a faster rise in sea levels compared to emissions, which is not supported by scientific evidence. Option C misattributes the cause of sea level rise, while option D inaccurately states that sea level rise would stop at a certain emission level, which is not the case.