EARTH SCIENCE
CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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An intense thunderstorm in Houston
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The average temperature in Chicago over the past 50 years
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A hot day in Boston in the fall
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A foggy day in San Francisco
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Detailed explanation-1: -Climate shifts like heat waves could restrict the ability of people to work outdoor, and, in extreme cases, put their lives at risk. Under a 2050 climate scenario developed by NASA, continuing growth of the greenhouse emission at today’s rate could lead to additional global warming of about 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2050.
Detailed explanation-2: -Average rainfall over the years and average temperatures are both examples of climate.
Detailed explanation-3: -These include warming temperatures and changes in precipitation, as well as the effects of Earth’s warming, such as: Rising sea levels. Shrinking mountain glaciers. Ice melting at a faster rate than usual in Greenland, Antarctica and the Arctic.
Detailed explanation-4: -Chicago’s climate is typically continental with cold winters, warm summers, and frequent short fluctuations in temperature, humidity, cloudiness, and wind direction. Many consider the more moderate temperatures of spring and fall to be the most pleasant.