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What is the main reason for the decrease in snowfall events globally?
What is the main reason for the decrease in snowfall events globally?
- Rising temperatures due to climate change (correct)
- Reduced precipitation in general
- Increased urbanization worldwide
- Changes in wind patterns
What is contributing to the warming of winter at a faster rate than any other season in the U.S.?
What is contributing to the warming of winter at a faster rate than any other season in the U.S.?
- Increased forest coverage worldwide
- Earth's heating up and this year’s El Niño (correct)
- Migration of polar vortex
- Decrease in industrial pollution
How has winter precipitation been affected according to the text?
How has winter precipitation been affected according to the text?
- Becoming more unpredictable and extreme
- More commonly falling as raindrops than snow (correct)
- Shifting towards sleet instead of snow
- Decreasing in intensity but increasing in frequency
What has the Nature study confirmed about the Northern Hemisphere’s snowpacks since the 1980s?
What has the Nature study confirmed about the Northern Hemisphere’s snowpacks since the 1980s?
What is a likely consequence of a warmer world that has lower likelihood of snow?
What is a likely consequence of a warmer world that has lower likelihood of snow?
According to Liz Bentley, what has been the trend in terms of snowfall events globally?
According to Liz Bentley, what has been the trend in terms of snowfall events globally?
What could happen if global emissions are not curbed by 2100?
What could happen if global emissions are not curbed by 2100?
How does climate change impact the process of creating snow?
How does climate change impact the process of creating snow?
Why might snow dumps be used as proof that climate change isn't happening?
Why might snow dumps be used as proof that climate change isn't happening?
How does reduced snowfall impact wildlife?
How does reduced snowfall impact wildlife?
What process do trees undergo to release water into the atmosphere?
What process do trees undergo to release water into the atmosphere?
Why is less snowfall problematic for humans?
Why is less snowfall problematic for humans?
What happens when there hasn't been much snow according to Andrew Schwartz?
What happens when there hasn't been much snow according to Andrew Schwartz?
How does more extreme weather conditions affect precipitation?
How does more extreme weather conditions affect precipitation?
"The wet gets wetter and the dry gets drier" refers to what phenomenon according to James Screen?
"The wet gets wetter and the dry gets drier" refers to what phenomenon according to James Screen?
"Snow on the mountains acts like a natural reservoir" implies what function of snow?
"Snow on the mountains acts like a natural reservoir" implies what function of snow?
Flashcards
Reason for decreasing snowfall
Reason for decreasing snowfall
Rising temperatures caused by climate change are the primary driver for the global decrease in snowfall.
Faster winter warming
Faster winter warming
In the U.S., winter temperatures are increasing at a faster rate than other seasons, mainly due to Earth's heating and El Niño.
Snow vs. rain change
Snow vs. rain change
Winter precipitation is increasingly falling as rain instead of snow due to higher temperatures.
Northern Hemisphere snowpack trend
Northern Hemisphere snowpack trend
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Warmer world's impact on snow
Warmer world's impact on snow
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Global snowfall trend
Global snowfall trend
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Future without emission control
Future without emission control
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Climate Change & Snow Creation
Climate Change & Snow Creation
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Snow dumps & Climate change denial
Snow dumps & Climate change denial
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Wildlife impact of less snow
Wildlife impact of less snow
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Evapotranspiration
Evapotranspiration
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Snowfall and human water security
Snowfall and human water security
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Impact of little snow on fire
Impact of little snow on fire
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Extreme weather & precipitation
Extreme weather & precipitation
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Wet/dry phenomenon
Wet/dry phenomenon
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Snow's role as a reservoir
Snow's role as a reservoir
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Study Notes
Global Snowfall Decrease
- Decrease in snowfall events globally due to warming winters
- Winters warming faster than any other season in the U.S.
Winter Precipitation
- Winter precipitation affected, with reduced snowfall events
- Less snowfall leads to lower likelihood of snow
Northern Hemisphere's Snowpacks
- Nature study confirms decline of Northern Hemisphere's snowpacks since the 1980s
Consequences of Warmer World
- Warmer world with lower likelihood of snow leads to negative consequences
- If global emissions not curbed by 2100, catastrophic consequences likely
Global Snowfall Trends
- Liz Bentley: global snowfall events decreasing
Climate Change and Snow
- Climate change alters process of creating snow
- Snow dumps may be misinterpreted as proof that climate change isn't happening
Impact on Wildlife
- Reduced snowfall affects wildlife negatively
Tree Water Release
- Trees release water into atmosphere through transpiration
Human Consequences
- Less snowfall problematic for humans, especially for water supply
- Andrew Schwartz: lack of snow leads to drought and water scarcity
Extreme Weather
- More extreme weather conditions lead to altered precipitation patterns
Precipitation Phenomenon
- "The wet gets wetter and the dry gets drier" refers to altered precipitation patterns
Snow Reservoir Function
- Snow on mountains acts like a natural reservoir, regulating water supply
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Description
Explore the changing winter weather patterns and the impact of global warming on snowfall and precipitation. Understand how the planet's warming is affecting winter seasons around the world.
