Question

what is the role of climate in shaping the earths surface?
○ a. it only affects the oceans
○ b. it directly and indirectly shapes the earths surface
○ c. it has no role
○ d. it only affects the atmosphere
clear my choice

how does climate change affect agricultural production?
○ a. it threatens agricultural crop production
○ b. it improves agricultural production
○ c. it has no effect
○ d. it only affects livestock

Explanation:

For the first question, climate affects both land (e.g., through weathering, erosion in different climate zones) and water bodies (ocean currents influenced by climate), so it directly (e.g., rainfall causing erosion) and indirectly (e.g., climate - driven vegetation affecting soil stability) shapes the Earth's surface. Option a is wrong as it's not only about oceans, option c is incorrect as climate clearly has a role, and option d is wrong as it's not only about the atmosphere.

For the second question, climate change (e.g., increased frequency of droughts, floods, extreme temperatures) threatens agricultural crop production. Option b is incorrect as overall negative impacts outweigh any minor positive shifts in some regions for a short - term. Option c is wrong as there are significant effects, and option d is incorrect as it affects crops and the entire agricultural ecosystem, not just livestock.

Answer:

For the first question: B. It directly and indirectly shapes the Earth’s surface.
For the second question: A. It threatens agricultural crop production.