Climate Change Could Affect Global Agriculture Within 10 Years

The video discusses the impacts of global warming, highlighting NASA research that predicts declines in global crop yields, particularly for corn, due to high greenhouse gas emissions. It explains how shifting rainfall patterns, higher temperatures, and increased atmospheric carbon levels will affect crop growth. Using supercomputer models, researchers project that global corn yields could decrease by 24% by the end of the century, while wheat yields might increase by 17% but level off by 2050. The video emphasizes the need for understanding these changes to better prepare for future agricultural challenges.

What are some of the impacts of a warmer planet mentioned in the video?

• Increased snowfall and longer winters

• Longer fire seasons and more droughts

• Decreased sea levels

• More frequent earthquakes

According to the video, what is a significant concern for global crop yields by 2030?

• No change in corn yields

• Decline in corn yields

• Stable corn yields

• Increase in corn yields

How do researchers project future global conditions for crops?

• By using historical data only

• By using supercomputer models

• By conducting field experiments

• By interviewing farmers

What is the expected change in global corn crop yields by 2069-2099?

• Remain the same

• Increase by 24%

• Decrease by 24%

• Increase by 10%

What is the potential impact of warmer temperatures on wheat yields?

• Remain stable

• Decrease by 17%

• Increase by 17%

• Decrease by 10%