Understanding Climate Change and Its Impacts

What has been the general trend of Earth's global average temperature over human civilization?

• It has been as stable as the human body temperature.

• It has been increasing steadily.

• It has been highly unstable.

• It has been decreasing steadily.

What is one of the main reasons for increased heavy rain and snow events in the Midwest and Northeast US?

• Increased solar activity.

• Faster evaporation rates.

• Slower evaporation rates.

• Decreased atmospheric pressure.

How has the wildfire season changed in the West compared to the 1970s?

• It has disappeared completely.

• It has lengthened by two months.

• It has remained the same.

• It has shortened by two months.

What is the Urban Heat Island Effect?

• A phenomenon where urban areas are cooler than rural areas.

• A phenomenon where rural areas are warmer than urban areas.

• A phenomenon where urban areas have more rainfall than rural areas.

• A phenomenon where urban areas are warmer than their surroundings.

What can be a consequence of the Urban Heat Island Effect during heat waves?

• Increased snowfall in cities.

• Decreased energy consumption.

• Increased risk of heat-related illnesses.

• Decreased urban temperatures.

What has caused America's first climate refugees in Louisiana?

• Increased tornado activity.

• Rising sea levels and sinking land.

• Decreased agricultural productivity.

• Increased volcanic activity.

What advice is given to residents in low-lying areas of Portsmouth, New Hampshire?

• Invest in flood insurance.

• Build higher sea walls.

• Consider selling their homes.

• Move to higher ground temporarily.

What is a common misconception about climate change?

• It is beneficial for agriculture.

• It only affects tropical regions.

• It creates entirely new weather phenomena.

• It has no impact on existing weather patterns.

Why is it important to prepare for climate change?

• To eliminate all weather-related risks.

• To build resilience against current and future risks.

• To stop all natural disasters.

• To ensure economic growth.

What is a key strategy in preparing for climate change?

• Ignoring current weather patterns.

• Relying solely on technology.

• Building resilience to existing risks.

• Focusing only on economic development.