Climate Change and Its Impact

The video explores the severe impacts of climate change globally, focusing on regions like Indonesia, Siberia, and Africa. It highlights rising sea levels, melting permafrost, and droughts, leading to mass migration and environmental challenges. The video emphasizes the urgent need for action to mitigate these effects.

What is one of the main causes of the increasing number of climate refugees?

• Technological advancements

• Political conflicts

• Climate change

• Economic instability

What is the primary reason for the village of Ponty Bahagia sinking into the sea?

• Volcanic activity

• Earthquakes

• Deforestation

• Rising sea levels and heavy rainfall

What major challenge is faced by the local primary school in Ponty Bahagia?

• Power outages

• Shortage of textbooks

• Flooded classrooms

• Lack of teachers

What is causing the ground to sink in Jakarta?

• Deforestation

• Depletion of groundwater

• Mining activities

• Construction projects

What is the estimated percentage of Jakarta that is currently below sea level?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What is one of the significant consequences of the melting permafrost in Russia?

• Formation of new rivers

• Decrease in global temperatures

• Release of trapped CO2 and methane

• Increased agricultural productivity

What nickname is given to the plants growing in the melting permafrost?

• Ghost plants

• Frozen flora

• Zombie plants

• Ancient greens

What is a major problem faced by herders in northern Cameroon due to climate change?

• Increased livestock diseases

• Lack of water for their animals

• Overpopulation

• Increased competition from farmers

What has happened to Lake Chad over the past few decades?

• It has become a saltwater lake

• It has shrunk by more than 90%

• It has remained the same size

• It has expanded significantly

What is the estimated number of people who might become climate refugees by 2050?

• 2 to 3 billion

• 100 million

• 50 million

• 500 million