Climate Change Vulnerability in the United States

What are the three variables combined in the climate risk map created by Dr. Marshall Shepherd and Dr. Binita KC?

• Temperature, humidity, and precipitation

• Sea level rise, drought, and wildfires

• Hazards, exposure, and vulnerability

• Population, infrastructure, and resources

Which areas are highlighted as highly exposed due to dense populations and infrastructure?

• Coastal towns in New England

• Rural areas in the Midwest

• Urban areas like Atlanta, Miami, and Los Angeles

• Mountainous regions in the Rockies

Which groups are identified as the most vulnerable to climate change?

• Tourists and travelers

• Communities of color, the elderly, children under five, and the poor

• Middle-aged professionals

• Tech industry workers

What is the significance of the Black Belt in the South in terms of climate vulnerability?

• It is a region with low vulnerability

• It is a region with moderate vulnerability

• It is a region with high vulnerability

• It is unaffected by climate change

What is expected to happen to extreme temperatures in the next 30 years?

• They will only affect the polar regions

• They will increase, with more days over 100 degrees

• They will remain the same

• They will decrease significantly

How does climate change affect precipitation patterns?

• It leads to less rain overall

• It causes more extreme precipitation events

• It only affects coastal areas

• It results in constant rainfall throughout the year

Which areas are particularly vulnerable to sea level rise and hurricanes?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Great Plains

• The Midwest

• South Florida and the Gulf Coast

What is the impact of urban heat islands in cities like Atlanta?

• They have no effect on temperature

• They increase nighttime temperatures

• They cool down the city at night

• They only affect rural areas

What is the expected impact of climate change on the frequency of wildfires?

• Wildfires will not be affected by climate change

• Wildfires will only occur in the winter

• Wildfires will become more frequent and severe

• Wildfires will become less frequent

What does the climate risk map reveal about climate vulnerability in the United States?

• Every county has some level of climate vulnerability

• The Midwest is completely safe

• Only coastal areas are vulnerable

• Only urban areas are at risk