Serious drought causing issues for farmers and tourism in Spain

Serious drought causing issues for farmers and tourism in Spain

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The video discusses the severe drought affecting southern Spain's reservoirs, operating at only 12% capacity. The crisis is attributed to climate change, water mismanagement, and high-water-demand crops like mangoes and avocados. Farmers face reduced incomes, and tourism is impacted. Environmentalists urge better water management and crop alternatives. The drought's effects extend beyond Spain, affecting Europe's fruit and vegetable supply. Solutions include building reservoirs and growing less water-intensive crops.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main factors contributing to the water crisis in southern Spain?

Water mismanagement and climate change

Excessive rainfall

Only climate change

Lack of agricultural development

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which crops are mentioned as being particularly water-intensive in the video?

Wheat and barley

Mangoes and avocados

Grapes and olives

Apples and oranges

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What solution do ecologists propose to address the water crisis?

Stop farming altogether

Import more water

Switch to less water-intensive crops

Increase water usage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the water crisis affecting tourism in the region?

Tourism is increasing

Tourism is suffering

Tourism is thriving

Tourism is unaffected

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact on employment if the tropical industry collapses?

Creation of new jobs

Loss of about 10,000 jobs

Increase in employment

No impact on employment