Impact of Climate Change on Global Disasters

What was the amount of rainfall received in Tennessee in just 24 hours?

• 10 inches

• 17 inches

• 25 inches

• 21 inches

What was one of the key topics Vice President Kamala Harris discussed during her visit to Singapore and Vietnam?

• Education

• Healthcare

• Climate change

• Economic policies

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What significant action did President Biden take on his first day in office related to climate change?

• Signed a renewable energy bill

• Rejoined the Paris Accord

• Introduced a carbon tax

• Banned plastic use

What is the target year by which the Maldives could become uninhabitable due to climate change?

• 2060

• 2050

• 2040

• 2030

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What is causing the severe famine in Madagascar?

• Political instability

• Prolonged drought

• Economic sanctions

• Pest infestation

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What was the preliminary amount of rainfall recorded in Tennessee during the recent floods?

• 17.26 inches

• 15.8 inches

• 12.3 inches

• 10.5 inches

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What type of weather event caused the extreme rainfall in Tennessee?

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Tropical cyclone

• Stationary front

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What is a 'Rex block' in meteorology?

• A type of thunderstorm

• A blocking pattern

• A high-pressure system

• A low-pressure system

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What record temperature was reached in Lytton, British Columbia during the recent heatwave?

• 116 degrees

• 117 degrees

• 123 degrees

• 121 degrees

What is the main reason for the rapid rate of climate change according to paleoclimatology?

• Volcanic activity

• Solar variations

• Natural cycles

• Human greenhouse gas emissions

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