Is Climate Change Just a Lot of Hot Air?

The video explains how greenhouse gases have warmed Earth's surface, with most of the extra energy being absorbed by the oceans. This increase in ocean heat content significantly impacts weather patterns, leading to heavier rains, harsher droughts, and more powerful storms. The video highlights the role of warmer oceans in intensifying storms like Hurricane Sandy and Typhoon Haiyan, emphasizing the link between ocean heat and extreme weather events.

What percentage of the extra energy absorbed by Earth's atmosphere over the last century is attributed to the rise in air temperature?

• 90%

• 50%

• 10%

• 1%

How does the increase in ocean heat content affect precipitation?

• It leads to heavier rains and snows

• It decreases rainfall

• It causes less snow and more rain

• It has no effect on precipitation

What happens to dry areas as a result of warmer land surfaces?

• They experience more frequent floods

• They remain unchanged

• They become wetter

• They become drier and experience harsher droughts

Which of the following storms is mentioned as being influenced by high sea surface temperatures?

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Sandy

• Cyclone Nargis

• Typhoon Tip

What is the basic physics principle regarding ocean heat and storms?

• More heat in the oceans has no effect on storms

• More heat in the oceans prevents storms from forming

• More heat in the oceans reduces storm energy

• More heat in the oceans gives storms more energy and destructive power