Marejadas ciclónicas

The video discusses the threat of storm surges during hurricanes, using Hurricane Katrina as an example. It highlights how climate change is causing hurricanes to spread beyond the tropics, posing risks to coastal cities like New York. The video explains the potential catastrophic impact of hurricanes on these cities, emphasizing the importance of evacuation plans. However, it also notes the challenges in predicting weather accurately, which complicates timely evacuations.

What causes the sea level to rise during a hurricane?

• Cold ocean currents

• High atmospheric pressure

• Low atmospheric pressure

• Strong sunlight

Which cities are at risk of devastating storm surges due to rising ocean temperatures?

• Paris and London

• Sydney and Melbourne

• Tokyo and Hong Kong

• Los Angeles and Miami

How does the topography of New York and New Jersey affect storm surges?

• It diverts storm surges away from the city.

• It intensifies the storm surges.

• It has no effect on storm surges.

• It reduces the impact of storm surges.

What is a key strategy to save lives during a hurricane?

• Building more skyscrapers

• Mass evacuation

• Widening city streets

• Increasing sea levels

Why is predicting the future weather challenging?

• Because of the lack of technology

• Due to a wide margin of error

• Due to constant weather patterns

• Because weather never changes