What Climate Change Means for Texas

What has been the temperature change in Texas over the past century?

• Between one-half and one degree Fahrenheit

• Between two and three degrees Fahrenheit

• No change in temperature

• Between three and four degrees Fahrenheit

What is the primary cause of climate change mentioned in the passage?

• Increase in carbon dioxide levels

• Decrease in rainfall

• Expansion of deserts

• Reduction in greenhouse gases

What is the expected rise in sea level along the Texas coast in the next century?

• Two to five feet

• One foot

• Ten feet

• No rise

How does climate change affect tornado frequency according to the passage?

• Scientists are uncertain about the frequency

• Tornadoes will become more frequent

• Tornadoes will become less frequent

• Tornadoes will remain the same

What impact does hot weather have on cows according to the passage?

• Cows eat less and produce less milk

• Cows eat more and produce more milk

• Cows grow faster

• Cows become healthier

What is the effect of wildfire smoke on human health?

• Increases medical visits for respiratory and heart problems

• Improves air quality

• Reduces the risk of asthma

• Has no effect on human health

What is the expected increase in days above 100°F in Texas seventy years from now?

• Three to four times as many days

• No increase

• Twice as many days

• Five times as many days