Southern California Storm Quiz

What is the main cause of the heavy rainfall in Southern California?

• Climate crisis

• Normal weather patterns

• Global cooling

• La Niña

What is an atmospheric river and how does it contribute to the storm?

• A river causing cooling temperatures

• A river flowing in the atmosphere, carrying moisture

• A river flowing on the ground, carrying water

• A river causing drought in the region

How much additional rainfall is expected in the Los Angeles basin on Monday?

• 9 to 12 inches

• 6 to 9 inches

• 3 to 6 inches

• 1 to 3 inches

What is the impact of warmer ocean temperatures on the storm?

• It causes the storm to move away from the coast

• It fuels the storm with more energy and moisture

• It has no impact on the storm

• It weakens the storm

What phenomenon has been known to enhance atmospheric river events on the West Coast?

• Normal ocean temperatures

• El Niño

• Global cooling

• La Niña

What is the term used to describe the dramatic swings between extreme drought and high precipitation in California?

• Weather whiplash

• Climate stability

• Seasonal variation

• Normal weather patterns

What is the expected impact of climate change on atmospheric river events?

• Decrease in rainfall

• No impact on rainfall

• 10 to 40% more rainfall

• 20 to 50% more rainfall