Climate Change and Poverty

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How does climate change affect poverty?

  1. It increases poverty by reducing agricultural productivity.

  2. It reduces poverty by creating new opportunities for economic growth.

  3. It has no impact on poverty.

  4. It increases poverty by causing natural disasters.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is causing extreme weather events, such as droughts, floods, and heat waves, which are damaging crops and making it difficult for farmers to earn a living.

Which of the following is a consequence of climate change that can lead to poverty?

  1. Increased food prices

  2. Improved healthcare

  3. Increased access to education

  4. Reduced air pollution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is causing droughts, floods, and other extreme weather events that are damaging crops and making it difficult for farmers to produce food. This is leading to higher food prices, which can make it difficult for people to afford to eat.

How does climate change affect the livelihoods of poor people?

  1. It makes it more difficult for them to find work.

  2. It makes it easier for them to find work.

  3. It has no impact on their livelihoods.

  4. It makes it easier for them to start their own businesses.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is causing extreme weather events, such as droughts, floods, and heat waves, which are damaging crops and making it difficult for farmers to earn a living. It is also causing sea levels to rise, which is displacing people from their homes and making it difficult for them to find new places to live.

Which of the following is a way that climate change can contribute to poverty?

  1. By causing natural disasters

  2. By increasing agricultural productivity

  3. By improving access to education

  4. By reducing air pollution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is causing more frequent and severe natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts. These disasters can destroy homes, businesses, and crops, and can lead to poverty.

How does climate change affect the health of poor people?

  1. It makes them more likely to get sick.

  2. It makes them less likely to get sick.

  3. It has no impact on their health.

  4. It makes them more likely to get injured.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is causing extreme weather events, such as heat waves and floods, which can lead to health problems. It is also causing sea levels to rise, which can lead to the spread of diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.

Which of the following is a way that climate change can lead to poverty?

  1. By causing food shortages

  2. By increasing agricultural productivity

  3. By improving access to education

  4. By reducing air pollution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is causing droughts, floods, and other extreme weather events that are damaging crops and making it difficult for farmers to produce food. This can lead to food shortages, which can make it difficult for people to afford to eat.

How does climate change affect the education of poor children?

  1. It makes it more difficult for them to go to school.

  2. It makes it easier for them to go to school.

  3. It has no impact on their education.

  4. It makes it more likely for them to drop out of school.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is causing extreme weather events, such as floods and droughts, which can damage schools and make it difficult for children to get to school. It is also causing sea levels to rise, which can displace children from their homes and make it difficult for them to find new schools.

Which of the following is a way that climate change can contribute to poverty?

  1. By causing water shortages

  2. By increasing access to clean water

  3. By improving sanitation

  4. By reducing air pollution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is causing droughts and other extreme weather events that are making it difficult for people to access clean water. This can lead to water shortages, which can make it difficult for people to stay healthy and can also lead to conflict.

How does climate change affect the migration of poor people?

  1. It makes them more likely to migrate.

  2. It makes them less likely to migrate.

  3. It has no impact on their migration.

  4. It makes them more likely to return to their home countries.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is causing extreme weather events, such as droughts, floods, and heat waves, which are making it difficult for people to live in their home countries. This is leading to an increase in migration, as people are forced to move to new areas in search of a better life.

Which of the following is a way that climate change can lead to poverty?

  1. By causing conflict

  2. By promoting peace

  3. By increasing cooperation

  4. By reducing inequality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is causing competition for resources, such as water and land, which can lead to conflict. This conflict can make it difficult for people to live in peace and can also lead to poverty.

How does climate change affect the gender equality?

  1. It makes it more difficult for women to achieve gender equality.

  2. It makes it easier for women to achieve gender equality.

  3. It has no impact on gender equality.

  4. It makes it more likely for women to be discriminated against.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is having a disproportionate impact on women, as they are more likely to be poor and to live in areas that are vulnerable to climate change. This is making it more difficult for women to achieve gender equality.

Which of the following is a way that climate change can contribute to poverty?

  1. By causing displacement

  2. By providing new opportunities for employment

  3. By improving housing conditions

  4. By reducing air pollution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is causing extreme weather events, such as floods and droughts, which are displacing people from their homes. This can lead to poverty, as people are forced to move to new areas where they may not have the same opportunities for employment or housing.

How does climate change affect the human rights of poor people?

  1. It makes it more difficult for them to exercise their human rights.

  2. It makes it easier for them to exercise their human rights.

  3. It has no impact on their human rights.

  4. It makes it more likely for their human rights to be violated.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is making it more difficult for poor people to exercise their human rights, such as the right to food, water, and shelter. This is because climate change is causing extreme weather events, such as droughts, floods, and heat waves, which are damaging crops, making it difficult to access clean water, and destroying homes.

Which of the following is a way that climate change can lead to poverty?

  1. By causing economic instability

  2. By promoting economic growth

  3. By increasing investment

  4. By reducing inequality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is causing extreme weather events, such as droughts, floods, and heat waves, which are damaging crops and making it difficult for businesses to operate. This is leading to economic instability, which can make it difficult for people to earn a living and can also lead to poverty.

How does climate change affect the social fabric of poor communities?

  1. It makes it more difficult for them to maintain their social networks.

  2. It makes it easier for them to maintain their social networks.

  3. It has no impact on their social networks.

  4. It makes it more likely for them to be isolated from their communities.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is causing extreme weather events, such as droughts, floods, and heat waves, which are displacing people from their homes and making it difficult for them to maintain their social networks. This can lead to social isolation, which can make it difficult for people to cope with the challenges of climate change.

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