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Melting glaciers menace Colombia's water

Melting glaciers menace Colombia's water

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

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The video discusses the alarming rate at which Colombia's Eastern Cordillera glaciers are melting, with evidence showing a significant reduction in ice thickness. This phenomenon, accelerated by greenhouse gases, poses a threat to water resources as glaciers contribute to river formation. The video emphasizes the need for water conservation and behavioral changes to mitigate the impact of glacier loss.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence do climate experts use to confirm the melting of Colombia's Eastern Cordillera?

Satellite images

Measuring poles

Temperature records

Local testimonies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the average annual surface loss of Colombia's biggest glacier system?

3%

2%

4%

1%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the melting of glaciers described in terms of its historical context?

A minor issue

Without historical precedent

A reversible process

A common occurrence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do glaciers play in water management?

They increase rainfall

They desalinate water

They create artificial streams

They prevent floods

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What actions are suggested to slow down the melting of glaciers?

Ignore water conservation

Build more dams

Increase industrial activity

Change behavior leading to pollution

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