Understanding Snow and Climate Change

What unexpected trend has been observed in snowfall despite global warming?

• Decrease in snowfall

• Increase in snowfall

• Snowfall only in polar regions

• No change in snowfall

Which decade experienced a significant increase in disruptive snowstorms in the Northeastern U.S.?

• 1990s

• 2010s

• 1980s

• 2000s

What is required for a major snowstorm to occur on the East Coast?

• A combination of cold air, moisture, and high pressure

• Only cold air

• High temperatures

• Only moisture

What is Arctic amplification?

• A decrease in global temperatures

• A stable Arctic climate

• An increase in Arctic temperatures faster than the global average

• A decrease in Arctic temperatures

How does the polar vortex affect regions not accustomed to snow?

• It makes them warmer

• It only affects polar regions

• It has no effect

• It can bring unexpected cold and snow

What should you do to prepare your car for winter weather?

• Ensure a full tank of gas and proper tires

• Only check the oil

• Use regular tires

• Ignore weather conditions

What is a common health risk associated with extreme cold weather?

• Sunburn

• Heatstroke

• Hypothermia

• Dehydration

What is a sign of frostbite?

• Rapid heartbeat

• White or greyish/yellow skin

• Red, warm skin

• Increased sweating

What is paradoxical undressing?

• Wearing more layers in the cold

• Removing layers despite being cold

• Ignoring cold weather

• Wearing wet clothes

Why is it important to be prepared for extreme cold events in the South?

• The South has no infrastructure

• Cold events are rare but can be severe

• The South is always warm

• Cold events are predictable