VOICED : Pakistans water supply facing an uncertain future

The video discusses the impact of glacier melting in Pakistan, which led to a landslide blocking the Hunza River and forming a lake. This has affected local transport and agriculture, with boats now being the primary means of trade with China. The melting glaciers are predicted to cause further water scarcity, impacting agriculture and water security in the region. The Himalayas, a crucial water source, are diminishing, leading to challenges for farmers and concerns for the future of 200 million people dependent on agriculture.

What natural event led to the formation of a lake in the Hunza River?

• A massive landslide

• A severe drought

• A volcanic eruption

• An earthquake

How have local people adapted to the changes caused by the lake formation?

• By building bridges

• By using boats for transport

• By relocating to other regions

• By constructing tunnels

What is the predicted increase in global temperature over the next 100 years?

• Between 4 and 7 degrees centigrade

• Between 3 and 6 degrees centigrade

• Between 2 and 5 degrees centigrade

• Between 1 and 3 degrees centigrade

What percentage of agriculture in Pakistan depends on glacial melt?

• 30% to 50%

• 10% to 30%

• 50% to 70%

• 70% to 90%

What is a major concern for Pakistan's future due to glacial melting?

• More frequent earthquakes

• Water shortages

• Rising sea levels

• Increased tourism