Heatwaves and Deadly Impact
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Which factor is NOT mentioned as a contributor to extreme temperatures during heatwaves?

  • Eruption of underwater volcanoes
  • Climate change
  • El Niño phenomenon (correct)
  • Change in radiant energy from the sun

Which region experienced the highest number of heat-related deaths during the heatwave in Europe last year?

  • Spain (correct)
  • Italy
  • United States
  • Mexico

Which natural hazard is mentioned as one of the deadliest, alongside heatwaves?

  • Hurricanes
  • Earthquakes
  • Tornadoes
  • Floods (correct)

Match the following factors with their impacts on global warming:

<p>Heatwaves = Thousands of heat-related deaths every year Radiant energy from the sun = Increase in global warming by about 0.05 degrees Celsius every 11 years Eruption of underwater volcanoes = Raise global temperatures by more than 0.03°C over several years El Niño phenomenon = Affects weather and climate patterns in many parts of the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following countries/regions with their occurrence of heat-related deaths:

<p>Europe = 61,672 heat-related deaths during the summer of last year United States = Confirmed deaths before the end of summer Mexico = Confirmed deaths before the end of summer China = Confirmed deaths before the end of summer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following factors with their contribution to extreme temperatures:

<p>Climate change = Main driver of summer's stifling heat Change in the amount of radiant energy from the sun = Contributes to extreme temperatures Eruption of underwater volcanoes = Evaporation of a large amount of sea water El Niño phenomenon = Associated with fluctuations in surface temperatures in the equatorial part of the Pacific Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

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