Monarch butterflies numbers drop by 27 percent in Mexico

The video discusses the significant mortality of monarch butterflies in the past season, leading to a 27.42% decrease in the area they occupy compared to the previous season's 4.01% increase. The primary cause of this decline is extreme weather events, including cold fronts and heavy snowfalls, which have also degraded forests.

What was the percentage decrease in the surface area occupied by monarch butterflies in the past season?

• 10.50%

• 27.42%

• 4.01%

• 15.00%

What was the percentage increase in the surface area occupied by monarch butterflies in the season before the last?

• 3.50%

• 27.42%

• 5.00%

• 4.01%

What is the main reason for the decline in the monarch butterfly population?

• Habitat loss

• Pesticide use

• Extreme weather events

• Deforestation

Which environmental factor is mentioned as affecting the forests?

• Drought

• Flooding

• Heavy snowfalls

• Wildfires

What specific weather condition is mentioned as having degraded the forests?

• Heatwaves

• Cold fronts

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes