Sierra Nevada Snow Pack & Snow Melt

Sierra Nevada Snow Pack & Snow Melt

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Science, Biology, Geography

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the Sierra Nevada mountain range's role in California's water supply, highlighting the impact of changing precipitation patterns due to climate change. Researchers, including Martha Conklin and Tom Harmon, study snowpack and snowmelt to improve water management. The Southern Sierra Critical Zone Observatory collects data to understand snowpack dynamics, using wireless sensors and flux towers. This research aids in predicting water availability and helps water managers allocate resources effectively.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of California's residents rely on the Sierra Nevada snowpack for drinking water?

10%

30%

70%

50%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Martha Conklin and what is her role in the study of the Sierra Nevada snowpack?

A botanist researching plant life

A hydrologist working on water management

A geologist studying rock formations

A meteorologist predicting weather patterns

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does climate change affect the precipitation in the Sierra Nevada?

Reduces overall precipitation

Causes more rain than snow

Increases snowfall

Has no effect

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does Tom Harmon highlight regarding water prediction?

Insufficient technology

Lack of historical data

Changing climate affecting past statistics

Inaccurate weather forecasts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the wireless sensors used in the Southern Sierra CZO?

To monitor volcanic activity

To collect real-time data on snowpack

To measure air pollution

To track animal movements

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of flux towers in the study of the Sierra Nevada snowpack?

They measure atmospheric water exchange

They monitor seismic activity

They track wildlife migration

They measure soil temperature

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the research conducted at the Southern Sierra CZO?

To increase agricultural output

To improve water resource management

To develop new energy sources

To enhance tourism in the area