Question detail
What is a potential impact of climate change on rainfall patterns?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
Question
- A. Increased uniformity in rainfall distribution
- B. More frequent extreme weather events
- C. Decreased rainfall in all areas
- D. Changes in rainfall patterns
Answer
The correct option is Changes in rainfall patterns. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to describe possible effects of global climate change, including more frequent extreme weather events in the subtopic Global climate change.
Explanation
The correct option is Changes in rainfall patterns. Changes in rainfall patterns is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe possible effects of global climate change, including more frequent extreme weather events. This belongs to the subtopic Global climate change within Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Global climate change.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Extreme Weather Events
Students often confuse extreme weather events with general weather patterns, thinking they are the same.
Clarify that extreme weather events are specific occurrences, such as hurricanes or droughts, that are more intense and frequent due to climate change.
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