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A period of extreme heat is known as a ______.
heat wave
The ______ effect refers to increased temperatures in urban areas due to human activities.
urban heat island
When the body fails to cool itself, it can lead to ______.
heat stroke
The phenomenon that describes how wind makes air feel colder is known as ______.
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Extreme weather conditions can lead to a scarcity of ______.
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A ______ traps heat under high-pressure systems, leading to prolonged high temperatures.
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The ______ measures perceived heat by factoring in humidity.
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The ______ describes how wind makes the air feel colder, increasing the risk of frostbite.
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Ice storms create a layer of ice through freezing ______, making surfaces slippery.
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Coastal erosion refers to natural and human forces wearing away ______.
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A sudden drop in temperature that affects plants and animals is known as a ______.
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The phenomenon where wind makes the air feel colder is called ______.
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Adding sand to beaches to counteract erosion is referred to as ______.
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The rise in sea levels caused by glacial melt and warming oceans is known as ______.
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Massive destructive waves caused by underwater earthquakes are called ______.
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Coastal erosion and shoreline recession occur due to natural forces wearing away ______.
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Beach nourishment involves adding ______ to beaches to counteract coastal erosion.
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Sea level rise is driven by glacial melt and thermal ______ of warming oceans.
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Saltwater intrusion occurs when seawater contaminates ______ aquifers.
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Coral bleaching occurs when sea temperatures ______, harming marine ecosystems.
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Sea level rise, driven by glacial melt and thermal expansion of warming oceans, poses long-term threats to coastal ______.
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Tsunamis, caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic activity, generate massive destructive ______.
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Coral bleaching occurs when sea temperatures rise, harming marine ______.
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Contaminated freshwater ______ occur when seawater contaminates them.
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Rip currents create immediate hazards to ______.
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Study Notes
Heat-Related Hazards
- Heat waves are periods of extreme heat
- Heat index measures perceived heat, factoring in humidity
- Heat stroke is a condition where the body fails to cool itself
- Urban heat island effect intensifies temperatures in cities due to infrastructure and human activities
- Heat domes trap heat under high-pressure systems, leading to prolonged high temperatures
- Droughts can result due to water scarcity impacting crops and water supplies
Cold-Related Hazards
- Cold snaps are sudden drops in temperature
- Polar Vortex is a large mass of frigid air causing significant drops in temperature
- Wind chill describes how wind makes the air feel colder
- Frostbite occurs when skin and tissue freeze
- Hypothermia occurs when body temperature drops to dangerously low levels
- Ice storms occur when freezing rain creates a layer of ice on surfaces
- Frost hazards damage vegetation and lead to frost heaving, potentially damaging infrastructure
Coastal Hazards
- Coastal erosion and shoreline recession are caused by natural and human forces wearing away land
- Beach nourishment adds sand to beaches to counteract erosion
- Coastal defense structures, like seawalls, are built to protect against flooding and erosion
- Overwash occurs when waves overtop coastal barriers during storm surges
Environmental Hazards
- Sea level rise is driven by glacial melt and the thermal expansion of warming oceans, posing long-term threats to coastal areas
- Rip currents are immediate hazards for swimmers
- Tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic activity, resulting in massive destructive waves
- Tidal surges are coastal flooding during extreme weather and tides
Climate Change and Coastal Areas
- Sea level rise leads to coastal flooding and saltwater intrusion contaminating freshwater aquifers
- Coral bleaching occurs when sea temperatures rise harming marine ecosystems
- Sunburn risk increases during periods of high heat exposure
- Shoresline recession is exacerbated by climate change and human activity
- Cold fronts can cause sudden cooling and precipitation
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Description
This quiz covers the critical concepts related to heat and cold-related hazards, including heat waves, cold snaps, and their impacts on the environment. Learn about the heat index, wind chill, and conditions like heat stroke and hypothermia. Test your understanding of how these phenomena affect human activities and infrastructure.
