Understanding Climate Change and Wetlands

The video explores the critical role of wetlands in protecting ecosystems and communities, focusing on New Orleans' history and the impact of human activities and natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina. It highlights the need for conservation and rebuilding efforts to restore these vital areas.

What role do wetlands play in Earth's ecosystems?

• They act as natural water filters and habitats.

• They are sites for urban development.

• They are primarily used for agriculture.

• They are a source of fossil fuels.

How did New Orleans become a city with a unique character and soul?

• By being a major financial hub.

• Through its strategic military importance.

• Because of its advanced technological industries.

• Due to its music, particularly jazz, and cultural diversity.

What is one of the cultural contributions of New Orleans to the world?

• Classical music.

• Jazz music.

• Electronic dance music.

• Rock and roll.

What was one of the main reasons for the vanishing wetlands in Louisiana?

• Introduction of non-native plant species.

• Excessive tourism and recreational activities.

• Construction of levees that prevented natural soil deposition.

• Overfishing in the area.

How did the construction of canals affect the wetlands?

• They improved the growth of marsh grass.

• They introduced saltwater, harming the ecosystem.

• They provided new habitats for wildlife.

• They had no significant impact.

What is a natural function of wetlands in relation to hurricanes?

• They act as a speed bump, reducing storm surge.

• They increase the speed of hurricanes.

• They have no effect on hurricanes.

• They attract more hurricanes to the area.

What was a significant consequence of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans?

• It led to the discovery of new oil reserves.

• It improved the city's infrastructure.

• It caused the city to become a desert.

• It resulted in massive flooding and destruction.

What was the impact of the Loop Current on Hurricane Katrina?

• It had no impact on the hurricane.

• It made the hurricane change direction.

• It strengthened the hurricane due to warmer waters.

• It weakened the hurricane significantly.

What is a key strategy in rebuilding the wetlands?

• Planting mangroves and using floodgates.

• Building more urban areas.

• Draining the wetlands for agriculture.

• Increasing industrial activities.

Why is good stewardship of the environment considered good economics?

• It increases the value of real estate.

• It allows for more industrial development.

• It prevents costly natural disasters.

• It reduces the need for government intervention.