Climate and Disasters of the Southeast Quiz

What type of climate is most common in Florida?

• Desert

• Tropical

• Continental

• Polar

Which natural disaster is most common in the Southeast United States?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Tsunamis

How does climate change potentially affect hurricanes in the Southeast?

• Makes them less frequent

• Decreases their intensity

• Increases their intensity

• Has no effect

What is a common effect of climate change on the coastlines of the Southeast?

• Lower sea levels

• Increased beach size

• Reduced marine life

• Rising sea levels

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of rising sea levels in the Southeast?

• Loss of coastal habitats

• Increased inland flooding

• More frequent droughts

• Erosion of beaches

What season do hurricanes most commonly occur in the Southeast?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

Why is Florida particularly vulnerable to climate change?

• It's located far from the equator.

• It has a very high elevation.

• It's surrounded by water on three sides.

• It has a small population.

What is the primary reason for the increased risk of flooding in the Southeast?

• The construction of more dams

• The melting of polar ice caps

• Deforestation

• Rising sea levels

This is the part of year when the temperatures are warm enough for plants to grow.

• Summer Season

• Growing Season

• Winter Season

• Spring Season

A string of low level islands is called a

• archipelago
• isthmus
• peninsula
• key