Climate Change Is Making Hurricanes Much Stronger

Climate Change Is Making Hurricanes Much Stronger

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The video discusses the impact of climate change on hurricanes, highlighting how rising global temperatures and ocean heat contribute to more intense storms like Hurricane Ian. It explains that warmer oceans lead to increased evaporation, providing more energy for storms, resulting in stronger hurricanes. The video also covers the effects of warming on storm surges and flooding, noting that higher sea levels exacerbate these impacts. Rapid intensification of hurricanes poses forecasting challenges, leaving little time for evacuations. Researchers continue to explore questions about the length of hurricane seasons and overall frequency, with evidence pointing to climate change's influence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons scientists expect more major hurricanes like Ian in a warming world?

Less atmospheric moisture

Increased ocean temperatures

Decreased ocean temperatures

Reduced greenhouse gases

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a 1 degree Celsius rise in temperature affect the atmosphere's water-holding capacity?

It decreases by 7%

It remains the same

It increases by 7%

It doubles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant consequence of rising sea levels during hurricanes?

Reduced rainfall

Lower wind speeds

Higher storm surges

Decreased storm frequency

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern for forecasters when a storm rapidly intensifies?

More accurate predictions

Decreased storm intensity

Lack of time for evacuations

Increased storm duration

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are scientists still trying to understand about hurricane seasons?

If they are becoming less intense

If they are becoming less frequent

If they are becoming longer

If they are becoming shorter