Understanding Winter Storms and Climate Change

What paradox is highlighted in the discussion of climate change and winter temperatures?

• Warmer winters with fewer storms

• Warmer winters yet persistent deep freezes

• Colder winters with more storms

• Colder winters yet fewer freezes

What was the main challenge faced by meteorologists in forecasting the 1993 blizzard?

• Lack of technology

• Inaccurate weather models

• Public disbelief

• Insufficient data

How did the 1993 storm impact communication and emergency response?

• Cell phones were widely used

• Internet was the primary means of communication

• Radio became a critical communication tool

• Television was the main source of information

What was a major consequence of the 1993 storm in terms of infrastructure?

• Widespread power outages

• Minimal damage to roads

• No impact on airports

• Limited damage to buildings

What meteorological phenomenon contributed to the intensity of the 1993 storm?

• Tropical cyclone

• La Niña

• Jet stream and polar vortex

• El Niño

What is Bombogenesis?

• A rapid increase in temperature

• A sudden drop in air pressure intensifying a storm

• A gradual warming of the ocean

• A slow-moving cold front

What is the significance of the polar vortex in winter storms?

• It warms the atmosphere

• It stabilizes weather patterns

• It can bring extremely cold air southward

• It prevents storm formation

What trend has been observed in extreme cold events since 2000?

• Increase in frequency but decrease in severity

• Decrease in frequency but increase in severity

• Increase in frequency and severity

• Decrease in frequency and severity

What is the relationship between climate change and extreme winter weather?

• Linear and predictable

• Unrelated and random

• Non-linear and complex

• Consistent and stable

What does the study by Judah Cohen suggest about future winter storms?

• They will become less frequent and less severe

• They will become more predictable

• They will continue to occur with increased volatility

• They will cease to exist