TED-Ed: Where will you be able to live in 20 years? | Carol Farbotko and Ingrid Boas

The video discusses the impact of climate change on coastal communities, focusing on Mohammadpur, Bangladesh, and other global regions. It highlights the challenges of extreme weather, such as cyclones and flooding, which force people to relocate. The video also covers the adaptation strategies of different communities, including building resilient homes and lobbying for global action. The importance of listening to those affected by climate change is emphasized.

What geographical feature makes Mohammadpur particularly vulnerable to weather changes?

• Its location in a desert

• Its proximity to a forest

• Its position on a river delta

• Its mountainous terrain

Which of the following is a consequence of global warming mentioned in the video?

• Reduction in storm frequency

• Stabilization of polar ice caps

• Decrease in sea levels

• Increase in droughts

How are some Bangladeshi communities adapting to climate change?

• Abandoning agriculture

• Moving to other continents

• Building homes on elevated stilts

• Relying solely on fishing

What strategy are the Pacific island nations employing to combat rising sea levels?

• Building underground cities

• Draining the ocean

• Planting coastal mangrove forests

• Constructing skyscrapers

What action have the governments of Kiribati and Tuvalu taken on the global stage?

• Lobbying for increased fishing rights

• Advocating for reduced global emissions

• Demanding more tourism

• Requesting military aid