The Real Mayan Apocalypse

The video debunks the 2012 Mayan doomsday theory and explores the real reasons behind the collapse of the Maya civilization, focusing on drought as a key factor. It highlights the achievements of the Maya and draws parallels between ancient climate patterns and modern climate change predictions, emphasizing the importance of accurate climate models that predict higher global temperatures and more extreme weather conditions.

What significant event is associated with December 21st, 2012, according to the Mayan calendar?

• The end of the world

• The start of a new 394-year cycle

• The discovery of rubber

• The invention of the concept of zero

What factor did scientists discover that contributed to the collapse of the Maya civilization?

• Overpopulation

• Economic collapse

• Drought

• Invasion by foreign armies

How did researchers study ancient rainfall patterns in the Maya region?

• By examining oxygen isotopes in cave deposits

• By studying ancient texts

• By measuring soil erosion

• By analyzing tree rings

What does the study of the Maya civilization's collapse suggest about modern climate change?

• It is unrelated to historical climate patterns

• It will lead to the end of the world

• It highlights the importance of preparing for extreme weather

• It is not a concern for the future

According to the most accurate climate models, by how much are global temperatures expected to rise by 2100?

• 1.5 degrees Celsius

• 2.8 degrees Celsius

• 5.0 degrees Celsius

• 3.9 degrees Celsius