TED-Ed: Is the weather actually becoming more extreme? | R. Saravanan

TED-Ed: Is the weather actually becoming more extreme? | R. Saravanan

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Geography, Science, Biology

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The video explores the increase in extreme weather events from 2016 to 2019, questioning whether these are due to bad weather or climate change. It explains the differences between weather and climate, how they are predicted, and the challenges in forecasting due to weather's chaotic nature. Climate predictions rely on boundary conditions, which are more stable. The video highlights the impact of climate change, driven by human activity, on increasing extreme weather events.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is weather considered a chaotic system?

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How does climate prediction differ from weather prediction?

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What impact does a 1-degree Celsius increase in Earth's surface temperature have on extreme weather events?

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