California Drought Quiz

What percentage of California's land area is experiencing extreme dry conditions according to the US Dept. of Agriculture and NOAA?

• 50%

• 62%

• 85%

• 75%

What technology does the Airborne Snow Observatory use to measure snowpack?

• Infrared cameras

• Laser radar and spectrometer

• Ultrasound sensors

• Thermal imaging

Which river basin is the focus of the Airborne Snow Observatory's next flight?

• Sacramento River Basin

• Tuolumne River Basin

• Colorado River Basin

• San Joaquin River Basin

What natural phenomenon is partly blamed for the California drought?

• La Niña

• El Niño

• Pacific Decadal Oscillation

• Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation

What is the potential future impact of climate change on western droughts according to Bill Patzert?

• Unpredictable weather patterns

• Less frequent droughts

• More severe droughts

• No impact