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What has increased the probability of a heat wave in China this summer?
What has increased the probability of a heat wave in China this summer?
- The solar maximum
- The Tonga volcano eruption
- Climate change (correct)
- The Industrial Revolution
What are some potential consequences of rising global temperatures mentioned in the text?
What are some potential consequences of rising global temperatures mentioned in the text?
- Reduced extreme weather events
- Increased heat waves (correct)
- Decreased wildfires
- Less flash floods
What is one way cities can mitigate the urban heat island phenomenon?
What is one way cities can mitigate the urban heat island phenomenon?
- Increasing the number of dark, heat-absorbing surfaces
- Encouraging population aging
- Promoting free movement of air within cities (correct)
- Building taller buildings
Study Notes
Heat Wave in China
- A high-pressure system over the Western Pacific has increased the probability of a heat wave in China this summer.
Consequences of Rising Global Temperatures
- Rising global temperatures can lead to more frequent and prolonged heat waves, droughts, and storms.
- Increased temperatures can result in melting of glaciers, sea-level rise, and altered ecosystems.
- Higher temperatures can also lead to an increased spread of disease and heat stress.
Mitigating the Urban Heat Island Phenomenon
- One way cities can mitigate the urban heat island phenomenon is by increasing the use of green roofs, green spaces, and vegetation, which can help to cool the air through evapotranspiration.
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Test your knowledge on climate change and its impact on global warming, including the increased probability of heat waves in China, Europe, and North America.
