Chile's Aculeo Lagoon dries up for the first time in 2,000 years

The video discusses the drying up of a water body in Paina, Chile, for the first time in 2000 years. Researchers attribute this to urban and agricultural expansion, climate change, and severe droughts. The population in Paina has grown by 45% from 2002 to 2017, leading to increased water extraction from deep wells and aquifers. Agricultural activities, particularly fruit plantations, have also contributed to the depletion by extracting water directly from the lagoon at a rate of up to 16 liters per minute.

What are the primary factors contributing to the drying up of the water body in Paina, Chile?

• Urban and agricultural expansion

• Natural evaporation

• Increased tourism

• Industrial pollution

By what percentage did Paina's population increase between 2002 and 2017?

• 45%

• 75%

• 30%

• 60%

How have the communities in Paina contributed to the depletion of the lagoon's water?

• By diverting rivers

• By building deep wells and extracting underground water

• By constructing dams

• By increasing fishing activities

What type of agricultural activities are primarily responsible for water extraction in Paina?

• Rice cultivation

• Wheat farming

• Fruit plantations

• Cattle farming

At what rate is water being extracted from the lagoon for agricultural purposes?

• 25 liters per minute

• 16 liters per minute

• 20 liters per minute

• 10 liters per minute