Climate Change Will Likely Drive A Megadrought In The Western U.S.

The video discusses the increasing severity of droughts in the US, particularly in the West, due to climate change. It highlights historical droughts like the Dust Bowl and explains how human-driven climate change is worsening the situation. The video also covers the water cycle's role in droughts, the feedback loop that exacerbates dry conditions, and the current impact on agriculture and power resources. NASA's research suggests that if emissions continue, droughts could persist through the century, affecting how Americans live in the West.

What historical event is mentioned as having a significant impact on America's agricultural industry?

• The Gold Rush

• The Great Depression

• The Dust Bowl of the 1930s

• The Industrial Revolution

How does human-driven climate change affect naturally occurring droughts?

• It has no effect on droughts

• It makes droughts less severe

• It exacerbates the severity of droughts

• It prevents droughts from occurring

According to NASA's research, how long might the current drought last due to greenhouse gas emissions?

• Indefinitely

• For the next 50 years

• For the next decade

• Until the end of the century

What is the term used to describe the process where dry soil and lack of plants lead to less rainfall?

• Water cycle

• Greenhouse effect

• Climate cycle

• Feedback loop

What are some of the impacts of the current drought on the U.S.?

• Increased rainfall and flooding

• Wildfires and power shortages

• Improved agricultural yields

• Decreased temperatures