Extreme natural events
How many earthquackes are measured every year in Italy?
A. 10000 B.13000 C.16000 D.19000
C
What is it caused by?
By the production of greenhouse gasses
What is a flood?
A flood is when water overflows onto normally dry land
What is the reagion storms are most common in?
Tornado Alley, USA
Why can heat waves be dangerous for people?
They can lead to many problems connected to the hydratation of people
What is an extreme natural event?
An extreme natural event is a powerful and unusual natural occurrence
Name one consequence of it
Melting glaciers, rising sea levels, loss of biodiversity, more extreme events,...
Name two common causes of floods
Heavy rainfall, melting snow, storm surges, dam failure
How a tornado is formated?
A front of warm and humid air have to meet a front of cold and dry air
What is a heat wave?
A heat wave is a long period of unusually high temperatures compared to the normal climate of a region
Name one tool used to collect data during extreme natural events
Satellites, weather stations, seismographs, radar, drones
Name 3 greenhouse gasses
H2O, CO2, CH4, N2O, many Fluoro compounds, O3
How can heavy rainfall lead to flooding in a city?
When rain falls faster than drains and sewers can carry it away, water builds up on streets and causes flooding
What is the difference between hurricanes and tornadoes?
Hurricanes originates over the seas and tornadoes over land
How is climate change linked to more frequent and intense heat waves?
Climate change raises average global temperatures, making extreme heat events more likely and more severe
Name at least 4 extreme natural events
Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, landslides, avalanches and droughts
What year has been the warmest so far?
It's been 2024
Lose 400 points
Because no question came into my mind
What is a hurricane?
It's a large system of spinning air that rotates around a point of low pressure
How do heat waves affect the environment?
They can dry out soil, increase the risk of wildfires, harm crops, and stress wildlife
What is a tsunami and how does it form?
A tsunami is a series of giant ocean waves caused by strong underwater earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions
How much the global temperature has changed since the pre-industrial era?
Heart is 1,55°C hotter than before
How can climate change influence the frequency and intensity of floods around the world?
Climate change can increase extreme rainfall, raise sea levels, and make storms stronger
Where does the word "hurricane" comes from?
It is derived from Huracan, a god of evil recognised by Mayas
What are the two types of heat waves?
Heat waves can be diveded in high-humidity and low-humidity