Extreme Weather Events Have

Question

Extreme weather events have
A) Decreased in number since the 1980s
B) Likely killed more people in the 1980s than they did in the 1970s
C) Are likely connected to changes in global climate patterns
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Extreme weather events are likely connected to changes in global climate patterns. There is evidence to suggest that climate change has led to an increase in extreme weather events such as hurricanes, heatwaves, and droughts. While it is difficult to determine whether the number of extreme weather events has increased or decreased since the 1980s, the overall trend suggests an increase in such events. Additionally, the impact of extreme weather events on human life has decreased over time due to improved disaster preparedness and response measures, among other factors.