Impact of Climate Change on Pollen

The video explains how plant pollen, a major cause of seasonal allergies, is affected by climate change. As CO2 levels rise due to fossil fuel burning, plants produce more pollen, worsening allergies. Climate change extends growing seasons, increasing pollen days. Future predictions indicate a significant rise in pollen levels, posing health risks like asthma and anaphylaxis. Reducing CO2 emissions is crucial to mitigate these effects.

What are the main symptoms associated with pollen allergies?

• Coughing and sore throat

• Sneezing and watery eyes

• Nausea and vomiting

• Headache and fever

How does climate change affect pollen levels?

• It stabilizes pollen levels

• It increases pollen levels

• It has no effect on pollen levels

• It decreases pollen levels

What role does carbon dioxide play in plant growth?

• It reduces the amount of pollen produced

• It is a necessary ingredient for photosynthesis

• It is not required for plant growth

• It hinders plant growth

How does global warming affect the growing season?

• It lengthens the growing season

• It shortens the growing season

• It has no effect on the growing season

• It causes the growing season to start later

Which regions have seen the most significant increase in pollen season?

• Southern US and Northern Canada

• Northern US and Southern Canada

• Western US and Eastern Canada

• Eastern US and Western Canada

What is the expected trend for grass pollen production by 2085?

• It will more than triple

• It will double

• It will remain the same

• It will decrease

What severe reaction can some people experience due to allergies?

• Anaphylaxis

• Migraine

• Fever

• Rash

How many emergency room visits are caused by pollen-induced asthma attacks annually in the US?

• Over 40,000

• Over 30,000

• Over 20,000

• Over 10,000

What is the main reason to reduce CO2 emissions according to the video?

• To decrease water pollution

• To improve air quality

• To reduce global warming and pollen levels

• To increase plant growth

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