VOICED : Langostas invaden capital de Madagascar

The video discusses a locust invasion in Antananarivo, Madagascar, exacerbated by the island's humid climate. The UN advises against consuming the locusts due to pesticide use. The locust population has grown due to government inaction and recent heat waves, leading them to migrate to urban areas. The infestation has severely impacted agriculture, destroying crops over a vast area.

What natural conditions in Madagascar contribute to the reproduction of locusts?

• Arid and windy climate

• Humid and warm climate

• Cold and rainy climate

• Dry and cold climate

Why do the United Nations Food representatives advise against consuming locusts?

• They are treated with many pesticides

• They are a protected species

• They are too small to be nutritious

• They are not tasty

What has contributed to the uncontrolled multiplication of locusts in Madagascar?

• Increased rainfall

• Introduction of new predators

• Decrease in pesticide use

• Government inaction

What recent environmental change caused locusts to move into the city?

• A severe drought

• A cold front

• A recent heatwave

• Heavy rainfall

How large was the area affected by the most recent locust outbreak?

• The size of Australia

• The size of Japan

• The size of Madagascar

• The size of Europe