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Match the following factors to their effects on global warming:
Solar radiant energy cycle = Increases global warming by about 0.05 degrees Celsius Underwater volcanoes = Can raise global temperatures by more than 0.03°C over several years due to water vapor El Niño phenomenon = Affects weather and climate patterns in many parts of the world Heatwaves = Causes thousands of heat-related deaths annually
Match the following countries with their heat-related incidents:
Europe = Reported 61,672 heat-related deaths last summer United States = Confirmed many heat-related deaths before the end of summer China = Confirmed heat-related deaths before the end of summer Algeria = Confirmed heat-related deaths before the end of summer
Match the following events with their expected occurrence time:
Next peak of solar radiant energy cycle = 2025 Eruption of the Tonga underwater volcano = 2022 Assessment of a heatwave's effects = Requires weeks and months to pass El Niño phenomenon = Occurs naturally with atmospheric circulation changes over the equatorial Pacific Ocean
Test your knowledge on heatwaves and their deadly impact with this quiz. Explore the causes, effects, and statistics surrounding heat-related deaths, including the staggering number of fatalities during Europe's 2019 summer heatwave.
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