Tropical Storms and Climate Change

Tropical Storms and Climate Change

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses how climate change affects tropical storms, focusing on changes in CO2 levels, temperature rise, and their impact on storm frequency, distribution, and intensity. It highlights the increase in storm energy and intensity, predicting more significant global impacts. The video also provides guidance on analyzing related graphs and calculating statistical measures.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the approximate increase in CO2 levels from the industrial revolution to recent times?

From 200 to 350 parts per million

From 150 to 300 parts per million

From 100 to 200 parts per million

From 285 to 409 parts per million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which factor is NOT necessary for the formation of tropical storms?

Availability of energy in the atmosphere

High altitude winds

Sufficient depth of sea water

Sea water temperature of at least 27°C

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a key factor in the distribution of tropical storms?

Ocean currents

Sea water salinity

Global wind patterns

Regional climate patterns

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trend is observed in the number of short-duration storms in the North Atlantic?

A significant increase

A significant decrease

A slight decrease

No change

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main cause of increased storm intensity?

Reduced wind speeds

Increased atmospheric energy

Decreased sea temperatures

Lower sea levels

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary effect of higher storm surges?

Reduced storm duration

Higher fatalities

Increased rainfall

Lower wind speeds

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the intensity of tropical storms changed over time?

It has increased

It has fluctuated without a clear trend

It has remained constant

It has decreased

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