VOICED : Presa de Cedro cementerio de tortugas por sequia en Brasil

The video discusses the severe drought affecting the Cedro Dam in Brazil, turning it into a graveyard for turtles. The drought has persisted for five years, drastically reducing water levels and impacting local wildlife. Biologists, including Levi, study the ecological damage, finding numerous turtle shells and noting the loss of various animal species. The drought has also devastated the local economy, particularly affecting fishermen who relied on the dam for income. The situation in Cedro is not unique, as many reservoirs in Ceará are also facing critical water shortages.

What has been the primary cause of Cedro Dam turning into a turtle graveyard?

• Invasive species

• Pollution from nearby factories

• Prolonged drought and lack of rainfall

• Increased fishing activities

What did Levi and his classmates find that indicated an ecological disaster?

• A decrease in bird populations

• 439 turtle shells

• New species of fish

• An increase in plant growth

Which of the following animals were affected by the drought according to the study?

• Only fish

• Birds and insects

• Amphibians, mollusks, and fish

• Reptiles and mammals

How did the drought affect the income of local fishermen like Antonio and Francisco?

• It increased their income due to higher fish prices

• It allowed them to switch to farming

• It had no effect on their income

• It reduced their income as they could no longer fish

What broader impact did the drought have on the state of Ceará?

• Expansion of urban areas

• Increased tourism

• More than half of the reservoirs dried up

• Improved agricultural output