CLEAN : In rain-parched Syria, wheat farmers consider changing business

The video discusses the impact of climate change on Syria's agriculture, particularly wheat production. It highlights reduced rainfall and increased temperatures as major issues, leading to a significant drop in wheat yield. This situation poses a threat to food security, with potential price hikes and supply challenges. The government may need to import wheat, which is currently difficult.

What is the main topic briefly mentioned in the first section?

• The impact of climate change on farmers in Syria

• The political situation in Syria

• The economic growth of Syria

• The history of Syria

What is the expected wheat harvest in Syria this year compared to last year?

• Twice as much

• Slightly more

• About the same

• Possibly about half

What are the two main climate factors affecting the wheat crop in Syria?

• Increased rainfall and decreased temperatures

• Decreased rainfall and increased temperatures

• Increased rainfall and temperatures

• Stable rainfall and temperatures

What is a potential consequence of the wheat harvest issue in Syria?

• Rise in wheat prices

• Stable wheat supply

• Increase in food security

• Decrease in wheat prices

What might the Syrian government need to do due to the wheat shortage?

• Stop wheat production

• Export more wheat

• Increase local wheat production

• Import significant amounts of wheat