Climate Change and Environmental Impact

The video discusses climate change, its causes, and its effects on plants and animals. It highlights the importance of biodiversity and the adaptation measures being implemented in Kanagawa Prefecture to mitigate these effects. The video emphasizes the need for sustainable practices in agriculture, fisheries, and forestry to protect the environment and maintain biodiversity.

What has been a significant contributor to climate change since the Industrial Revolution?

• Deforestation

• Increased greenhouse gases

• Overfishing

• Urbanization

How have plants and animals been affected by climate change?

• They have adapted quickly to changes

• They have thrived under new conditions

• Many have struggled to keep up with rapid changes

• They have not been affected at all

What is one of the adaptation measures being implemented in Kanagawa Prefecture for agriculture?

• Increasing the use of pesticides

• Importing more agricultural products

• Developing new fruit and vegetable varieties

• Reducing the number of farms

What challenge is the fisheries industry facing due to climate change?

• Decreased demand for fish

• Rising ocean temperatures affecting fish varieties

• Overpopulation of fish species

• Lack of fishing equipment

What is Kanagawa Prefecture doing to support sustainable fishing?

• Monitoring ocean currents and temperatures

• Reducing the number of fishermen

• Banning all fishing activities

• Increasing fish imports

How does global warming affect rainfall patterns?

• It has no effect on rainfall

• It stabilizes rainfall

• It causes greater fluctuation in rainfall

• It reduces rainfall significantly

Why is protecting biodiversity important in the context of climate change?

• It has no impact on climate change

• Biodiversity is a precious asset that supports life

• It increases the number of species

• It reduces the need for conservation efforts

What is one of the main goals of protecting water conservation forests?

• To reduce the number of trees

• To promote tourism

• To ensure the stability of the water supply

• To increase logging activities

What is a potential consequence of further climate change on plants and animals?

• They will become more diverse

• They will face increased challenges

• They will thrive in new environments

• They will remain unaffected

What is one of the blessings of nature that might be influenced by climate change?

• Economic growth

• Urban development

• Biodiversity

• Technological advancements