Mongolian Climate Adaptation Strategies

Cashmere, a luxurious fabric, is produced in harsh regions like Mongolia, where climate change is affecting grazing lands. Mongolian herders, in collaboration with NASA, are using satellite data to develop sustainable herding practices. This partnership aims to adapt to climate changes and protect herders' livelihoods, showcasing a global effort to address environmental challenges.

What makes cashmere a highly desirable fabric?

• Its affordability and availability

• Its resistance to water and stains

• Its heavy weight and durability

• Its softness, warmth, and lightweight nature

Where is the best quality cashmere produced?

• The Arctic tundra

• The Amazon rainforest

• The Sahara desert

• The Gobi desert of Mongolia

What was the impact of the government stopping herd size regulation in Mongolia?

• A decrease in cashmere production

• An increase in goat herd sizes

• A reduction in environmental impact

• A decline in the number of herders

What tool did NASA use to track the effects of migrating goat herds?

• Landsat satellite program

• International Space Station

• Hubble Space Telescope

• Mars Rover

What is the main goal of the partnership between Mongolian herders and NASA?

• To increase the number of goats

• To improve herding techniques using environmental data

• To export more cashmere to China

• To build new infrastructure in Mongolia

What was identified as the major factor affecting the Gobi's grasslands?

• Overpopulation of goats

• Climate crisis

• Lack of water resources

• Deforestation

How much has Mongolia warmed since the mid-20th century?

• 1.2 degrees Celsius

• 0.8 degrees Celsius

• 2.1 degrees Celsius

• 3.5 degrees Celsius

What strategy did the research team adopt to help Mongolian herders?

• Reducing the number of goats

• Creating maps for herding in different climate scenarios

• Importing goats from other regions

• Building shelters for goats

What is the significance of the adaptive strategies developed in Mongolia?

• They are not effective

• They are too expensive to implement

• They are only applicable to Mongolia

• They have potential global applications

What does the success of the Mongolian project suggest about responding to climate change?

• Climate change has no impact on herding

• Only technological solutions are viable

• Adaptation strategies can be effective

• It is impossible to adapt to climate change