Question detail
What is a potential effect of climate change on rainfall patterns?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
Question
- A. Increased predictability of rainfall
- B. More consistent rainfall throughout the year
- C. Changes in the timing and intensity of rainfall
- D. Decreased rainfall in all regions
Answer
The correct option is Changes in the timing and intensity of rainfall. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain why climate change can affect ecosystems, agriculture and human communities in the subtopic Global climate change.
Explanation
The correct option is Changes in the timing and intensity of rainfall. Changes in the timing and intensity of rainfall is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain why climate change can affect ecosystems, agriculture and human communities. 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
Impact of Climate Change
Students often state that climate change only affects weather patterns without considering its broader impacts.
Emphasize that climate change can also affect ecosystems, agriculture, and human communities, leading to changes in biodiversity, food security, and human health.
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