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WorksheetsExtreme Weather Events and Climate Change
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the definition of extreme weather?
typical climate patterns associated with a geographic region
unexpected, unusual, severe, or unseasonal weather events
global warming
when you don't like the weather outside
What is the correct definition for weather?
the long term weather conditions of an area, including typical precipitation and temperature
the temperature of the whole planet
the short term or day to day conditions of the atmosphere
the amount of rain in a 24 hour period
What is the correct definition for climate?
the long term weather conditions of an area, including typical precipitation and temperature
the temperature of the whole planet
the short term or day to day conditions of the atmosphere
the amount of rain in a 24 hour period
Which word best describes the picture
Thunderstorm
Fog
Blizzard
Which of the following is NOT true about how global warming can actually make extreme winter weather events worse?
Cold weather is a sign that the planet is not warming. If extreme weather events worsen, than global warming cannot be real.
Warmer temperatures can disrupt ocean currents. That can cause warm water to NOT reach parts of the planet that it normally would.
Warm temperatures in the Arctic can cause the jet stream reach farther south than normal, causing cold air to reach farther south.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which eventually falls as either as rain or snow — which results in more frequent and intense storms.
This graph shows the number of extreme weather events of the course of over a century. Which of the following is true about this graph?
The graph shows that the number of extreme weather events has increased substantially.
The graph shows that the number of extreme weather events has remained steady.
The graph shows that the number of extreme weather events has decreased substantially.
The graph shows that some extreme weather events have increased while others have decreased.
Which of the following is true about how climate change worsens droughts?
Warmer temperatures can enhance evaporation from soil, making periods with low precipitation drier they would be in cooler conditions.
Warmer temperatures can evaporate water from rivers or lakes, leading to a decreased water supply in certain environments.
Warmer temperatures cause rainfall to be in shorter, more intense bursts. This means the time in between rainfaill will increase.
All of these are true.
What is the name of this extreme weather, that causes high winds and storms, usually in tropical countries?
Cyclone
Hurricane
Tropical storm
Twister
Which of the following IS true about how climate change impacts precipitation?
Warmer air can hold more water vapor. An atmosphere with more moisture can produce more intense precipitation events.
Water on earth evaporates into space with warmer temperatures, leading to less water on earth and less precipitation.
Water from the oceans transfers into rivers with warmer temperatures, leading to increased precipitation inland.
Water sinks further into the ocean with warmer temperatures, leading to less water inland.
What causes hurricanes to form?
Cold air traveling over the area.
Warm water mixing with cooler water and air.
Excess snow in the area.
Excess rain in the area?
What happens during a drought?
no rain or water
a lot of rain
heavy winds
tidal waves
Which of the following is true about how climate change can worsen wildfires?
Warmer temperatures cause more droughts and make trees/leaves/bushes drier. This makes it easier for them to catch on fire.
Warmer temperatures cause longer droughts, which increases the length of the season in which wildfires are common.
Warmer and drier conditions make it easier for wildfires to spread over a greater expanse of land than is usual.
All of these are true.
