CLEAN : S Africas drought wont be a one off warns climate scientist

The video discusses the unusually high temperatures and low rainfall in 2015, attributed to both the El Nino phenomenon and human-induced climate change. It highlights the resilience of ecosystems and economies to a single year of poor production, but warns of the compounded effects in subsequent years. Historical data shows consistent warming in Southern Africa due to human activities. Future projections suggest a cooler and wetter year ahead, but long-term warming and drying trends are expected to continue, potentially leading to similar events in the next decade.

What were the two main contributors to the unusual weather patterns in 2015?

• El Nino and human-induced climate change

• Solar flares and human-induced climate change

• Volcanic eruptions and solar flares

• El Nino and volcanic eruptions

Why can ecosystems and farmers typically handle a single year of below-normal production?

• Because they are unaffected by weather changes

• Because they have unlimited resources

• Because they have reserves to manage short-term deficits

• Because they can rely on government aid

What happens in the second year of below-normal production?

• Animals and plants thrive

• Production levels return to normal

• Bank balances and soil moisture are depleted

• Resources are replenished

What has been the trend in Southern Africa's climate over the last century?

• Consistent cooling

• Consistent warming

• No significant change

• Fluctuating temperatures

What is the long-term projection for Southern Africa's climate?

• Stable climate with no changes

• Warming and drying trends

• Increased snowfall and humidity

• Cooling and increased rainfall