How are foresters responding to the rise in temperatures caused by climate change?
Wie reagieren Förster auf den Anstieg der Temperaturen wegen des Klimawandels?
Correct answer: B
- A They are clearing the forests.Sie holzen die Wälder ab.
- B They are planting different tree species.Sie pflanzen andere Baumsorten.
- C They are spraying the forests.Sie besprühen die Wälder.
- D They are refusing to work.Sie verweigern die Arbeit.
Why
Many of today's trees, like the spruce, cope badly with heat and drought. Foresters therefore plant tree species that cope better with the warmer climate.
Common mistakes
- A: They are clearing the forests.
- Clearing would destroy the forest; the goal is to preserve it for the future.
- C: They are spraying the forests.
- Spraying does not help against heat and drought.
Topic
Föhn, climate change and spatial planning
Switzerland has typical winds. The Föhn is a warm and dry wind from the south. The air rises on the south side of the Alps and loses its rain there. On the north side it drops down into the valley and becomes warm. The Bise, on the other hand, is a cold wind from the north-east.
Switzerland at a glance
Landscape and climate
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 272 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.