Climate change warms up Italian Dolomites to dangerous levels...

Climate change warms up Italian Dolomites to dangerous levels...

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The video discusses the aftermath of a fatal glacier collapse in Italy, highlighting the role of climate change in such events. It covers the impact of high temperatures and drought on the region, affecting water levels and agriculture. The video also explores adaptation strategies being implemented to cope with these challenges, such as designing air-conditioned stables and creating water containment basins.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speed of the glacier collapse in Italy?

300 kilometers per hour

200 kilometers per hour

400 kilometers per hour

100 kilometers per hour

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is believed to have caused the glacier to become unstable?

Heavy snowfall

Earthquake

Volcanic eruption

Warm winter and summer heat wave

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected fate of the glaciers in the next decade?

They will partially melt

They will completely disappear

They will remain stable

They will expand

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the drought in northern Italy exposed?

Ancient ruins

Boats sunk in World War Two

New islands

Underground caves

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the extreme heat affecting Parmigiano Reggiano cheese production?

Increasing milk supply

Improving cheese quality

No effect on production

Reducing milk supply