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A period of extreme heat is known as a ______.
A period of extreme heat is known as a ______.
heat wave
The ______ effect refers to increased temperatures in urban areas due to human activities.
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 ______.
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 ______.
The phenomenon that describes how wind makes air feel colder is known as ______.
Extreme weather conditions can lead to a scarcity of ______.
Extreme weather conditions can lead to a scarcity of ______.
A ______ traps heat under high-pressure systems, leading to prolonged high temperatures.
A ______ traps heat under high-pressure systems, leading to prolonged high temperatures.
The ______ measures perceived heat by factoring in humidity.
The ______ measures perceived heat by factoring in humidity.
The ______ describes how wind makes the air feel colder, increasing the risk of frostbite.
The ______ describes how wind makes the air feel colder, increasing the risk of frostbite.
Ice storms create a layer of ice through freezing ______, making surfaces slippery.
Ice storms create a layer of ice through freezing ______, making surfaces slippery.
Coastal erosion refers to natural and human forces wearing away ______.
Coastal erosion refers to natural and human forces wearing away ______.
A sudden drop in temperature that affects plants and animals is known as a ______.
A sudden drop in temperature that affects plants and animals is known as a ______.
The phenomenon where wind makes the air feel colder is called ______.
The phenomenon where wind makes the air feel colder is called ______.
Adding sand to beaches to counteract erosion is referred to as ______.
Adding sand to beaches to counteract erosion is referred to as ______.
The rise in sea levels caused by glacial melt and warming oceans is known as ______.
The rise in sea levels caused by glacial melt and warming oceans is known as ______.
Massive destructive waves caused by underwater earthquakes are called ______.
Massive destructive waves caused by underwater earthquakes are called ______.
Coastal erosion and shoreline recession occur due to natural forces wearing away ______.
Coastal erosion and shoreline recession occur due to natural forces wearing away ______.
Beach nourishment involves adding ______ to beaches to counteract coastal erosion.
Beach nourishment involves adding ______ to beaches to counteract coastal erosion.
Sea level rise is driven by glacial melt and thermal ______ of warming oceans.
Sea level rise is driven by glacial melt and thermal ______ of warming oceans.
Saltwater intrusion occurs when seawater contaminates ______ aquifers.
Saltwater intrusion occurs when seawater contaminates ______ aquifers.
Coral bleaching occurs when sea temperatures ______, harming marine ecosystems.
Coral bleaching occurs when sea temperatures ______, harming marine ecosystems.
Sea level rise, driven by glacial melt and thermal expansion of warming oceans, poses long-term threats to coastal ______.
Sea level rise, driven by glacial melt and thermal expansion of warming oceans, poses long-term threats to coastal ______.
Tsunamis, caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic activity, generate massive destructive ______.
Tsunamis, caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic activity, generate massive destructive ______.
Coral bleaching occurs when sea temperatures rise, harming marine ______.
Coral bleaching occurs when sea temperatures rise, harming marine ______.
Contaminated freshwater ______ occur when seawater contaminates them.
Contaminated freshwater ______ occur when seawater contaminates them.
Rip currents create immediate hazards to ______.
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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