CLEAN : 'Climate change has its fingerprints over 2021' in Western Canada : meteorologist

The video discusses the impact of atmospheric rivers from the subtropics on weather patterns, leading to warmer temperatures and record-breaking events like the December temperature in Penticton. It highlights the increasing frequency and intensity of such events due to climate change, with projections indicating more severe weather in the future. The video also reviews the significant climate change impacts in British Columbia in 2021, including extreme heat and precipitation events, and emphasizes the need for adaptation and mitigation strategies.

What is the primary reason for the warmer and wetter conditions in British Columbia as discussed in the video?

• Atmospheric rivers from the subtropics

• Volcanic eruptions

• Increased solar activity

• Deforestation

What record did Penticton achieve according to the video?

• Lowest temperature in December

• Highest snowfall in December

• Most rainfall in a day

• Highest temperature in December

How is climate change expected to affect the frequency of atmospheric river events?

• They will occur more frequently but with less intensity

• They will remain unchanged

• They will become more frequent and intense

• They will become less frequent

What is the expected change in the number of days for significant precipitation events due to climate change?

• Increase to 20 days

• Increase to 15 days

• Decrease to 6 days

• Remain at 12 days

Which of the following extreme weather events is mentioned as being linked to climate change in the video?

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

• Heat domes

• Hurricanes