Understanding Climate Change and Its Impact on Weather Events

What is a common question people ask when an extreme weather event occurs?

• Did global warming cause this event?

• Is it going to rain tomorrow?

• What is the temperature today?

• How long will the event last?

How does climate change interact with natural weather hazards?

• It interacts with and exacerbates them.

• It has no effect on them.

• It completely stops them.

• It prevents them from occurring.

What is one of the biggest myths about climate change?

• It is beneficial for the environment.

• It is caused by aliens.

• It only affects plants and animals.

• It is not real.

What is one way climate change affects hurricanes?

• Decreases their size.

• Increases the amount of rainfall.

• Makes them disappear.

• Reduces their frequency.

Why might we see more intense hurricanes in the future?

• Because of warmer ocean waters.

• Due to increased solar activity.

• Due to less atmospheric pressure.

• Because of cooler ocean temperatures.

What is the current understanding of the future number of hurricanes?

• The number will significantly increase.

• The number will significantly decrease.

• There will be no hurricanes in the future.

• The total number may not increase, but intensity will.

What outdated assumption is our civilization built on?

• That climate is stable.

• That technology will solve all problems.

• That natural resources are unlimited.

• That population growth is constant.

What is a key strategy to counteract outdated climate assumptions?

• Rely solely on past experiences.

• Build resilience to current and future risks.

• Assume climate change will reverse itself.

• Ignore climate science.

What did Jason do to protect his home from flooding?

• He ignored climate warnings.

• He built a dam around his house.

• He checked the floodplain estimate before buying.

• He moved to a different country.

What should we focus on to protect against future weather disasters?

• Assuming disasters won't happen again.

• Ignoring climate change.

• Relying on past disaster experiences.

• Building resilience to future risks.