The primary cause of climate change in mountainous regions is increased solar radiation, which leads to the melting of glaciers and snowpacks.

Climate change is expected to have a negative impact on agricultural productivity in mountainous regions due to changes in temperature and precipitation patterns.

Adaptation refers to the process of adjusting to the effects of climate change, while mitigation refers to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow the pace of climate change.

Relocating communities to lower elevations is not considered a viable adaptation strategy for mountainous regions, as it would disrupt livelihoods and cultural practices.

Mountain communities have a wealth of traditional knowledge and practices that can be valuable in developing and implementing adaptation strategies.

Favorable climate conditions are not a challenge to adaptation in mountainous regions, as they reduce the need for adaptation measures.

International cooperation is important for adaptation in mountainous regions, as it allows countries to share resources, expertise, and best practices.

Climate change is expected to lead to reduced water availability in mountainous regions due to the melting of glaciers and snowpacks.

Resilience refers to the ability of a system to absorb and recover from the effects of climate change.

Climate change is expected to have a negative impact on plant growth in mountainous regions due to changes in temperature and precipitation patterns.

Traditional knowledge can be valuable in developing adaptation strategies for mountainous regions, as it provides insights into local conditions and practices.

Increasing water consumption is not a viable adaptation strategy for mountainous regions, as it would exacerbate water scarcity.

Monitoring and evaluation are important for adaptation in mountainous regions, as they help to assess the effectiveness of adaptation measures and identify areas for improvement.

Climate change is expected to have a negative impact on air quality in mountainous regions due to increased wildfires and air pollution.

Governments have a responsibility to develop and implement adaptation policies that support mountain communities in adapting to climate change.