California Climate Change Indicators 2022: Salmon River Water Temperature
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What is the primary cause of the warming water temperatures in the Salmon River watershed?

  • Natural variations in the local climate
  • Rising air temperatures and decreasing snowpack (correct)
  • Changes in precipitation patterns
  • Increased human activities in the region

    • What is the rate of warming for the Salmon River near the USGS gage 11522500?

  • $0.50^{}$C/decade ($0.90^{}$F/decade)
  • $0.33^{}$C/decade ($0.60^{}$F/decade) (correct)
  • $0.24^{}$C/decade ($0.43^{}$F/decade)
  • $1.18^{}$C/decade ($2.13^{}$F/decade)

    • Why is the Salmon River watershed considered an "excellent location for tracking the effect of climate change"?

  • It has a large and diverse ecosystem that is sensitive to climate change.
  • It has relatively modest human influences, making it ideal for climate change studies. (correct)
  • It has a high population density and significant human influences.
  • It experiences significant changes in precipitation patterns.

    • What is the trend in water temperature for Wooley Creek near the mouth?

    <p>Increasing at a rate of $0.24^{}$C/decade ($0.43^{}$F/decade)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend in water temperature for the South Fork Salmon River upstream of Black Bear Creek?

    <p>Increasing at a rate of $1.18^{}$C/decade ($2.13^{}$F/decade)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest instantaneous maximum temperature recorded in the Salmon River watershed during the summer?

    <p>28C (81F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rate of warming per decade for the water temperature in the Salmon River near the USGS gage 11522500?

    <p>$0.33^\circ$C per decade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend in water temperature for the South Fork Salmon River upstream of Black Bear Creek?

    <p>Warming at $1.18^\circ$C per decade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend in water temperature for Wooley Creek near the mouth?

    <p>Warming at $0.24^\circ$C per decade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Salmon River watershed considered an "excellent location for tracking the effect of climate change"?

    <p>It has low human influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of the warming water temperatures in the Salmon River watershed?

    <p>Both increasing air temperatures and decreasing snowpack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest instantaneous maximum temperature recorded in the Salmon River watershed during the summer?

    <p>$24^\circ$C</p> Signup and view all the answers

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