Climate Change and 1816 Weather Anomaly

Climate Change and 1816 Weather Anomaly

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Science, History, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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In 1816, known as the 'Year Without a Summer,' unusual cold weather affected global climates, leading to widespread crop failures and food shortages. This period saw significant societal impacts, including migration and economic challenges. The weather anomalies were caused by volcanic activity, leading to a temporary global cooling. The following year, weather patterns returned to normal, alleviating the crisis.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary cause of concern for climate change mentioned in the introduction?

Overpopulation

Nuclear waste

Fossil fuel emissions

Deforestation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significant weather anomaly in 1816?

Extreme heat

Excessive rainfall

Hurricanes

Unusual cold

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the cold weather of 1816 affect agriculture?

Crops were unaffected

Crops failed

Crops thrived

Crops grew faster

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon was visible during the day due to the dim sky?

Rainbows

Sunspots

Auroras

Comets

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nickname given to the year 1816 due to its cold weather?

The Year of the Storms

1800 and Froze to Death

The Year of the Flood

The Year of the Heatwave

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Benjamin Harwood note in his diary about the weather in June 1816?

It was unusually hot

The ground was covered in frost

It was raining heavily

There was a drought

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial action did Thomas Jefferson take due to the failed crops?

Invested in new crops

Sold his plantation

Took out a loan

Moved to another state

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