Ghost Forest: Dying trees show climate change's advance

The video explores the impact of climate change on landscapes, focusing on eerie, ghost-town-like areas where salty and wet soil prevents tree growth. It highlights dead trees and retreating glaciers as indicators of climate change. The transition from forest to marsh is attributed to rising sea levels, affecting local communities and leaving behind memories of the past. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding history to recognize changes in the environment.

What is one of the most striking local indicators of climate change on the East Coast?

• Retreating glaciers

• Dead trees marking old land boundaries

• Increased rainfall

• Rising temperatures

What do wide tree rings indicate about a tree's growth?

• The tree is dying

• The tree is growing rapidly

• The tree is growing slowly

• The tree is waterlogged

What environmental change signifies a forest transitioning into a marsh?

• Increased tree height

• Less rainfall

• Thick shrub layer

• More animal species

What has directly contributed to the acceleration of forest retreat?

• Urban development

• Increased tourism

• Rising sea levels

• Deforestation

What is a consequence of the forest retreat for local communities?

• Increased population

• Economic growth

• Abandonment of buildings

• More job opportunities