VOICED : Funeral en Suiza por la desaparicion de glaciar victima del cambio climatico

The video discusses the symbolic funeral of the Pissol Glacier in Switzerland, highlighting its transformation from a glacier to an ice cap due to climate change. It emphasizes the irreversible loss of glacier mass since 2006 and warns of the potential disappearance of 90% of Swiss glaciers by the end of the century if CO2 emissions are not reduced. The video also notes the global implications of glacier loss, referencing a similar event in Iceland with the Okjokull Glacier.

What was the main reason for the symbolic funeral of the Pissol glacier?

• It was a source of renewable energy.

• It lost its scientific status as a glacier.

• It was a tourist attraction.

• It was the largest glacier in Switzerland.

What percentage of its area has the Pissol glacier lost since 2006?

• Between 50% and 60%

• Between 80% and 90%

• Between 30% and 40%

• Between 10% and 20%

What is the potential consequence if CO2 emissions are not reduced?

• Glaciers will become tourist spots.

• Glaciers will turn into lakes.

• 90% of Swiss glaciers might disappear.

• All glaciers will grow.

Besides being tourist attractions, what crucial role do glaciers play?

• They provide important water resources.

• They are used for mining.

• They generate solar power.

• They are a source of oil.

Which glacier in Iceland disappeared due to climate change?

• Vatnajökull

• Hofsjökull

• Okjokull

• Langjökull