Climate Variability and Climate Extremes
Description: This quiz covers the concepts of climate variability and climate extremes, including their causes, impacts, and potential solutions. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: climate variability climate extremes meteorology |
What is the primary cause of climate variability?
Which phenomenon is characterized by unusually high temperatures over a sustained period?
What is the term for a prolonged period of below-average precipitation?
Which climate extreme involves the rapid onset of heavy rainfall, leading to flooding and landslides?
What is the term for a severe storm characterized by high winds and heavy rainfall, often accompanied by thunder and lightning?
Which climate extreme involves a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm cloud to the ground?
What is the primary factor contributing to the rise in global average temperatures observed in recent decades?
Which international agreement aims to limit global temperature rise and address climate change?
What is the term for the gradual shift in the average climate conditions over a long period, typically decades or centuries?
Which phenomenon involves the rapid intensification of a tropical cyclone, often leading to catastrophic damage?
What is the term for the temporary increase in global average temperatures that occurs every few decades?
Which climate extreme involves a sudden and intense winter storm characterized by heavy snow, strong winds, and low visibility?
What is the term for the phenomenon where the jet stream, a high-altitude wind current, becomes distorted and wavy, leading to extreme weather events?
Which climate extreme involves a prolonged period of unusually cold temperatures, often accompanied by snow and ice storms?
What is the term for the phenomenon where the ocean absorbs and releases large amounts of heat, influencing global climate patterns?