Impact of Climate Change on Barbados

The video discusses the impact of climate change on Barbados, highlighting the island's reliance on the sea and the increasing threat of stronger storms and hurricanes. It emphasizes the need for coastal management and community involvement to protect the island's coastline and ensure its sustainability for future generations.

What role did the ocean play in the narrator's upbringing in Barbados?

• It was a place for work only.

• It was rarely visited.

• It was a constant companion.

• It was a source of fear.

What did the narrator's grandmother say about the beaches in the past?

• They were broad enough for cricket games.

• They were dangerous due to high tides.

• They were crowded with tourists.

• They were too small for any activities.

What is one of the changes the narrator's grandmother noticed about the beaches?

• They have become more crowded.

• They have become narrower.

• They have more wildlife.

• They have more sand.

How does climate change affect Barbados according to the narrator?

• It leads to more tourists visiting.

• It only affects the northern regions.

• It has no impact on the island.

• It causes stronger storms and storm surges.

What is a storm surge?

• A type of fish found in Barbados.

• A decrease in sea level.

• A large wave caused by high winds during a storm.

• A sudden increase in temperature.

What happened in the Caribbean in 2017?

• A major earthquake.

• A severe drought.

• Hurricanes Irma and Maria caused devastation.

• A volcanic eruption.

What was the purpose of the Coastal Zone Management Unit's program?

• To increase tourism.

• To build new resorts.

• To assess and manage coastal risks.

• To stop all fishing activities.

What is the goal of the study conducted by the Coastal Zone Management Unit?

• To understand wave action around the island.

• To increase fishing activities.

• To build more hotels.

• To stop all tourism.

What can individuals do to help protect coastal areas?

• Avoid visiting the beach.

• Stop all construction activities.

• Ignore local storm warnings.

• Build resilient properties.

Why is it important to keep drainage pathways clear along the coastline?

• To prevent flooding.

• To attract more tourists.

• To increase property value.

• To make the beaches look cleaner.