Urban Heat and Climate Impact

The video discusses the tragic death of Ashlyn Maddox due to extreme heat in Portland during a record-breaking heat wave. It explores the urban heat challenges, the phenomenon of heat domes, and the impact of climate change on cities. The video also introduces the Weathered Earth's Extremes TV show, which aims to tell stories about changing weather and climate.

What was the primary cause of Ashlyn Maddox's death?

• Car accident

• Extreme heat exposure

• Food poisoning

• Drowning

What clue was found with Ashlyn Maddox that provided insight into her last moments?

• A map

• A McDonald's bag and a drink with ice

• A diary

• A phone with GPS coordinates

What environmental feature was lacking on Ashlyn's route to McDonald's?

• Traffic lights

• Public restrooms

• Shade

• Sidewalks

What is a heat dome?

• A natural disaster involving water

• A cooling system for cities

• A high-pressure system that traps heat

• A type of greenhouse

How does a heat dome affect the weather?

• It causes heavy rainfall

• It traps high pressure and leads to extreme temperatures

• It increases wind speeds

• It cools down the atmosphere

What is the urban heat island effect?

• A phenomenon where cities are cooler than rural areas

• A type of island formed by urban development

• A cooling effect caused by urban parks

• A phenomenon where cities are warmer than surrounding areas

How does the urban heat island effect impact cities during heat waves?

• It amplifies warming, making heat waves more deadly

• It has no impact on temperature

• It reduces the temperature by 5 degrees

• It causes more rainfall

What is one potential consequence of climate change on the jet stream?

• It reverses the direction of the jet stream

• It has no effect on the jet stream

• It slows down the jet stream, causing more meanders

• It speeds up the jet stream

What record did the 2021 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest break?

• The highest wind speed record

• The longest day record

• The Canadian national temperature record

• The highest rainfall record

What is the focus of the new TV show 'Weathered Earth's Extremes'?

• Cooking recipes

• Travel destinations

• Weather and climate change

• Historical events