CLEAN : In northern Sweden, climate change reshapes Arctic landscapes

The video discusses the impact of climate change on glaciers, highlighting how warm summers have accelerated melting, causing significant environmental changes. Methane release and permafrost thawing are explored as contributors to climate change. The video also addresses changes in winter conditions affecting reindeer grazing and emphasizes the urgency of climate action to prevent further glacier melting.

What is the primary factor causing glaciers to melt?

• Higher altitude of glaciers

• Increased snowfall in winter

• Rising summer temperatures

• Decreased sunlight exposure

What new environmental feature has emerged due to ice melt?

• Lakes with fresh water

• Desert-like landscapes

• Ponds with hydrogen sulfide smell

• New mountain peaks

Why is permafrost important in the context of climate change?

• It stores a significant amount of carbon

• It supports diverse wildlife

• It prevents earthquakes

• It reflects sunlight back into space

What happens when permafrost starts to thaw?

• It increases the Earth's magnetic field

• It causes sea levels to drop

• It becomes a new habitat for polar bears

• It releases stored carbon into the atmosphere

How have changing weather patterns affected reindeer?

• They migrate to warmer regions

• They have increased in population

• They face difficulty in accessing food

• They have more food available

What adaptation have humans made in response to landscape changes?

• Planting more trees

• Building more roads

• Changing grazing practices

• Increasing hunting activities

What is the ongoing threat to glaciers despite current efforts?

• Decreased tourism

• Continued warming and insufficient emission reductions

• Increased snowfall

• More frequent earthquakes