How Rising Temperatures Can Fry the Economy

How Rising Temperatures Can Fry the Economy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Mathematics

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses how rising temperatures affect various aspects of society, including birthrates, sports performance, crime rates, and social behavior. It highlights the economic impact of heat, showing that productivity peaks at around 13°C and declines as temperatures rise. The video also addresses the widening economic gap between rich and poor due to global warming. It emphasizes the lack of data on emissions and climate change, predicting a potential 3°C rise in global temperatures by the end of the century, which could significantly impact global GDP.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How do rising temperatures affect birthrates according to the data?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways does heat impact crime rates and social behavior?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the relationship between temperature and economic productivity since the '60s?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the data suggest about the economic impact of climate change on rich versus poor nations?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are the potential consequences of doubling the CO2 level in the air?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF