In today's lecture, we'll discuss the impact of climate change on agriculture. Specifically, I want to focus on how rising temperatures affect crop yields. According to a recent study, wheat production could decrease by 6% for every degree Celsius increase in global temperature. However, this impact varies by region. For example, in northern Europe, some crops might actually benefit from warmer conditions, but in southern regions, water scarcity becomes a major issue. The study also highlights that adaptation strategies, such as developing drought-resistant seeds, could mitigate these effects, but only if implemented early.
❓ ¿Qué dice el conferenciante sobre el impacto del aumento de las temperaturas en la producción de trigo?
A. Aumentará un 6% por cada grado de calentamiento.
B. Disminuirá un 6% por cada grado de calentamiento.
C. Permanecerá sin cambios en todas las regiones.
D. Solo afectará al sur de Europa.
✅ 正确答案
It will decrease by 6% for each degree of warming.