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What extreme weather events were mentioned in February 2022?
What extreme weather events were mentioned in February 2022?
- Tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, and heatwaves
- Floods, heavy rain, forest fires, and heavy snowfalls (correct)
- Droughts, hailstorms, earthquakes, and tsunamis
- Cyclones, sandstorms, avalanches, and thunderstorms
What is the predicted impact of extreme weather events according to some scientists?
What is the predicted impact of extreme weather events according to some scientists?
- Leading to a significant decrease in global temperature
- Resulting in the expansion of arable land for agriculture
- Causing mass extinction of wildlife species
- Forcing one out of every three people in the world to migrate (correct)
Why are farmers having problems growing food in certain areas?
Why are farmers having problems growing food in certain areas?
- Because of excessive rainfall leading to waterlogging
- As a result of unexpected frost and snowfall
- Mainly due to the lack of access to modern agricultural technology
- Due to long heatwaves and droughts caused by decreasing rainfall (correct)
Which location experienced a sudden volcanic eruption in February 2022?
Which location experienced a sudden volcanic eruption in February 2022?
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Who will likely be most affected by the scarcity of food and water due to extreme weather events?
Who will likely be most affected by the scarcity of food and water due to extreme weather events?
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