NASA | Earth Science Week | The Future of the Earth System

The video discusses the impact of temperature rise on human health, likening a 1-degree increase to flu symptoms and a 4-5 degree rise to pneumonia. It highlights the severe consequences of global warming, including the spread of diseases to new areas and the stress on food resources due to temperature changes.

What health condition might you experience with a 1-degree increase in body temperature?

• Pneumonia

• Flu symptoms

• Heatstroke

• Dehydration

What could a 4-5 degree rise in body temperature indicate?

• Increased energy levels

• Mild fever

• Serious illness like pneumonia

• Normal body function

By the end of the century, what is the global temperature rise compared to in the human body?

• A cold

• A mild fever

• A headache

• Pneumonia

What is a potential consequence of global temperature rise on disease vectors?

• They will spread to new areas

• They will become less harmful

• They will decrease in number

• They will remain unchanged

How might temperature changes affect food supply systems?

• They will increase food production

• They will stress food resources

• They will have no effect

• They will improve food quality