What has been the trend in the number of heat waves in the last 60 years?
How A Changing Climate Is Changing Our Summers

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They have decreased from six to two per year.
They have increased from two to six per year.
They have remained constant at two per year.
They have increased from six to ten per year.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which regions are experiencing more intense and frequent wildfires due to climate change?
The Southeast
The West
The Midwest
The Northeast
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main reasons for increased evaporation in the western regions?
Increased rainfall
Decreased temperatures
Rising summer temperatures
More frequent storms
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the record temperature reached in Portland during the 2021 heat wave?
112 degrees
108 degrees
116 degrees
100 degrees
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to projections, how long could summers last by the year 2100 if carbon pollution remains constant?
Six months
Four months
Two months
Three months
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