15.10.2. Climate Change Effects

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is climate change?

   Hint

   Think about how temperatures might rise.

2. 2.

   Name one effect of climate change on rainfall.

   Hint

   Consider rainfall that causes damage.

3. 3.

   What effect has climate change had on rainfall in India?

   • Decreased overall rainfall
   • Increased frequency of extreme rainfall events
   • No effect at all

   Hint

   Think about weather patterns you have observed.

4. 4.

   True or False: Climate change only affects the timing of rainfall, not its amount.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how weather extremes are changing.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the potential economic impacts of increased extreme rainfall on a rural Indian community reliant on agriculture.

   Hint

   Consider both immediate effects and long-term recovery.

6. 6.

   Design a rainwater harvesting system that could mitigate the risks of climate variability in monsoon-dependent areas.

   Hint

   Think about the size, placement, and maintenance of the system.