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Rising Temperatures Threaten Global Food Crops (Level A1) — a field of grass with a power line in the background

Rising Temperatures Threaten Global Food CropsCEFR A1

19 Mar 2025

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Adapted from Claudia Caruana, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by Joey Huang, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
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  • Global warming already affects many food crops worldwide.
  • Global temperatures rose above pre-industrial levels last year.
  • Low-latitude countries will be worst affected by warming.
  • Staple foods like rice and maize will suffer.
  • Some tropical roots such as yam are very vulnerable.
  • Farmers may lose land that is suitable for crops.
  • People in poor regions could face more hunger and malnutrition.
  • Improving seeds, irrigation and local crops can help.
  • Local support and finance are also important.

Difficult words

  • global warming — a long-term rise in Earth's average temperature
  • low-latitude — areas near the equator with warm climate
  • staple — a main food eaten every day
  • vulnerable — likely to be harmed or damaged
  • irrigation — water supply for fields and crops
  • malnutrition — poor health from not enough good food

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Discussion questions

  • Which staple food do you like: rice or maize?
  • Do you or your family grow food at home?
  • Name one thing that can help farmers (one word).

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