Climate Topic 3.2

How does poverty influence vulnerability to climate-related hazards?

• It increases access to health resources

• It decreases susceptibility to extreme weather

• It makes it difficult to cope with food price increases and lack of health resources

• It has no effect on vulnerability

What is a climate risk?

• The likelihood of financial gain from climate conditions

• The likelihood of potential losses to properties, services, livelihoods, and health from the impacts of climate change

• The likelihood of favorable weather conditions

• The likelihood of an increase in tourism due to climate change

Why are communities without access to piped water vulnerable to extreme weather?

• They rely on rivers and wells that can be contaminated during extreme weather events

• They are more likely to have advanced medical facilities

• They have better access to bottled water

• They have more robust infrastructure

How does proximity to coastal environments influence climate risks?

• Coastal communities are less likely to face climate hazards

• Coastal communities are more likely to be exposed to hazards such as storm surges and sea level rise

• Coastal communities have no risk of climate-related hazards

• Coastal communities benefit from increased rainfall

Why are coastal cities with high population densities more vulnerable to climate risks?

• They are less developed

• They are more exposed to severe storms and sea level rise

• They have better disaster response systems

• They are inland and not affected by sea level rise

What characterizes shorter-term climate-related events like cyclones and floods?

• They last for several decades

• They are gradual and predictable

• They are brief, sudden, and can cause immediate widespread destruction

• They are unnoticed and have no immediate impact

What can be the result of living in proximity to dry environments?

• Higher humidity levels

• Increased exposure to droughts

• Reduced risk of climate-related hazards

• More frequent rainfall

What factors determine climate risks?

• Technology, culture, and economics

• Climate-related hazards, vulnerability, and exposure

• Education, politics, and infrastructure

• Tourism, agriculture, and industry

What is a characteristic of longer-term climate-related events?

• They develop and last for a short period of time

• They have no significant impact on human systems

• They take a long time to develop and may last for an extended period

• They are easily mitigated without preparation

What example demonstrates the impact of a multi-decade drought in the western USA?

• Increase in water levels in reservoirs

• Shrinking of major reservoirs and an increase in forest fires

• Decrease in forest fires

• Abundance of water resources