Riskiest Climate Region

What percentage of homes in the US were impacted by natural hazards in 2021?

• Around 15%

• About 5%

• More than 20%

• Nearly 10%

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

Which factor is influencing people's decision to buy a home or move to a particular location?

• Climate change

• Job opportunities

• School districts

• Public transportation availability

What is the most deadly weather in the US according to previous episodes mentioned?

• Heatwaves

• Wildfires

• Hurricanes

• Extreme cold

By 2050, what percentage of properties in Cape Coral, Florida, are at risk for flooding?

• 65%

• 90%

• 84%

• 75%

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which city is projected to have the highest risk of devastating wildfires in 2050?

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Portland, Oregon

• Miami, Florida

• Los Angeles, California

What is the second most common cause of weather-related deaths in the US?

• Tornadoes

• Blizzards

• Flooding

• Heat

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which area is projected to bear the brunt of climate change?

• The Northeast

• The West Coast

• The Midwest

• The Southeast

What is the main reason people are moving to more hazardous locations?

• Economic reasons

• Seeking adventure

• Family ties

• Retirement

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

What is the projected increase in death rate from climate change in Phoenix by the end of the century under a moderate greenhouse gas scenario?

• 30 mortalities per 100,000 people

• 50 mortalities per 100,000 people

• 100 mortalities per 100,000 people

• 79 mortalities per 100,000 people

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

Which county is considered the riskiest in the US due to natural hazards according to the ProPublica study?

• Miami-Dade County, Florida

• Maricopa County, Arizona

• Orleans Parish, Louisiana

• Beaufort County, South Carolina

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1