2.9.4. Climate Change

Try these first

1. 1.

   What impact does climate change have on precipitation patterns?

   Hint

   Think about where and when rain occurs.

2. 2.

   What is a major outcome of intensified droughts?

   Hint

   Consider what water is crucial for.

3. 3.

   How does climate change affect precipitation?

   • Increases overall precipitation
   • Reduces all types of precipitation
   • Alters distribution and timing of precipitation

   Hint

   Think about the change in seasons and weather.

4. 4.

   True or False: Climate change can lead to more intense monsoons.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall how monsoons are affected by global warming.

5. 5.

   Analyze a specific region facing both drought and flooding simultaneously. How do these phenomena interact through climate change?

   Hint

   Consider the geographical and seasonal factors at play.

6. 6.

   Propose engineering solutions for adapting to altered snowmelt patterns due to climate change. What features would your design include?

   Hint

   Think about innovative water storage and conservation.