Climate Change and Its Impact

The video explores the severe impacts of climate change in 2020, highlighting catastrophic events like wildfires in Australia and California, and hurricanes in Louisiana. It discusses New York's efforts to combat rising sea levels and Italy's environmental changes during the pandemic. The video emphasizes the urgent need for global action to address climate change.

What was one of the major climate events in Australia in 2020?

• A record-breaking snowfall

• A massive earthquake

• Intense wildfires

• A severe drought

What is the purpose of the resiliency project in Battery Park City?

• To build new skyscrapers

• To guard against future flooding

• To create more green spaces

• To improve public transportation

What was the estimated number of animals affected by the Australian wildfires?

• 1 million

• 500,000

• 100,000

• 1 billion

What was the main reason for the wildfires in California becoming more frequent and intense?

• Hotter temperatures and less snowfall

• Earthquakes

• Increased rainfall

• More vegetation

What term is used to describe people who are forced to relocate due to climate-related disasters?

• Economic migrants

• Environmental tourists

• Climate refugees

• Political refugees

What is one of the main contributors to the rising sea levels?

• Deforestation

• Melting glaciers

• Increased rainfall

• Volcanic eruptions

What is the significance of the climate clock in Union Square?

• It shows the current temperature

• It counts down to the next major climate event

• It displays the amount of carbon in the atmosphere

• It counts down the time until the worst effects of climate change become irreversible

What was one of the visible changes in Venice during the pandemic?

• More crowded streets

• Cleaner canals

• Increased tourism

• Higher pollution levels

What is one of the goals of Milan's green initiatives?

• To turn all public transport electric within 10 years

• To increase industrial production

• To reduce the number of parks

• To build more highways

What is the potential impact of losing the ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica?

• More frequent earthquakes

• Significant sea level rise

• Decreased global temperatures

• Increased agricultural land