DN: 1/24/25 Greenhouse Effects on Hurricanes

How do greenhouse gases contribute to the warming of the Earth's atmosphere, and what is the strategic reasoning behind reducing their emissions to mitigate climate change?

• Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, and reducing emissions can slow down global warming by decreasing the heat trapped.

• Greenhouse gases cool the Earth's surface, and increasing emissions can help balance the Earth's temperature.

• Greenhouse gases have no effect on the Earth's temperature, and their reduction is primarily for economic reasons.

• Greenhouse gases are only beneficial for plant growth, and their reduction is unnecessary.

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Explain the process of hurricane formation and identify the strategic steps that can be taken to predict and prepare for hurricanes.

• Hurricanes form over cold ocean waters, and preparation involves building more infrastructure.

• Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters, and preparation includes monitoring weather patterns and creating evacuation plans.

• Hurricanes form over land, and preparation involves planting more trees.

• Hurricanes form in the desert, and preparation includes increasing water supply.

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Discuss the role of ocean temperatures in the intensity of hurricanes and the strategic measures that can be implemented to mitigate their impact.

• Warmer ocean temperatures decrease hurricane intensity, and strategic measures include reducing coastal populations.

• Cooler ocean temperatures increase hurricane intensity, and strategic measures include increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

• Warmer ocean temperatures increase hurricane intensity, and strategic measures include improving building codes and early warning systems.

• Ocean temperatures have no effect on hurricanes, and strategic measures are unnecessary.

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Analyze the relationship between greenhouse gas emissions and ocean temperatures, and propose a strategic plan to address the challenges posed by this relationship.

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions lead to cooler ocean temperatures, and the strategic plan should focus on increasing emissions.

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions lead to warmer ocean temperatures, and the strategic plan should focus on reducing emissions and promoting renewable energy.

• Greenhouse gas emissions have no impact on ocean temperatures, and no strategic plan is needed.

• Decreased greenhouse gas emissions lead to warmer ocean temperatures, and the strategic plan should focus on fossil fuel usage.

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Evaluate the effectiveness of current strategies in reducing the impact of hurricanes exacerbated by the greenhouse effect, and suggest improvements.

• Current strategies are highly effective, and no improvements are needed.

• Current strategies are ineffective, and improvements should include ignoring climate change.

• Current strategies are partially effective, and improvements should include better international cooperation and investment in climate research.

• Current strategies are ineffective, and improvements should focus on increasing fossil fuel consumption.

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In order for a hurricane to form, there must be ​ (a)   , ​ (b)   , and ​ (c)   winds.

• warm ocean water
• cold ocean water
• high humidity
• low humidity
• converging
• diverging

Answer explanation

Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters that heat the air above them, causing it to rise. The low pressure caused by the updraft of the warm moist air brings in more warm moist air in the form of converging winds.

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Where is a hurricane most likely to happen?

• A

• B

• c

• D

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What is one WIN (something you are proud of) from this week?

What is something you need to work on from this week?

Give someone a shoutout (they do not have to be in this class and they can be an adult).