How long does a heat wave usually last?
Several days to weeks
Several months
Less than a day
A few hours
Which country experienced a deadly heatwave in the summer of 1980?
Denmark
United States
Jamaica
Ireland
Which region had tens of thousands of heat-related deaths in the summer of 2003?
Europe
The Caribbean
South Africa
East Asia
What is humidity?
The temperature of the air
The amount of oxygen in the air
The air pressure
The amount of water vapor present in the air
Which heatwave in Australia in 2009 stemmed from bushfires?
The Inferno
The Great Australian Scorcher
The Aussie Scorcher
Black Saturday
What is a health risk associated with heatwaves?
Hypothermia
Frostbite
Dehydration
High blood pressure
What can someone do to stay safe during a heatwave?
Wear heavy clothing
Stay hydrated
Exercise vigorously
Drink caffeinated beverages
Which group is more likely to have heat-related illnesses?
Elderly persons
Teenagers
Middle-aged adults
Athletes
What are cooling centers?
Ice cream parlors
Weather research labs
Air-conditioned spaces
A/C repair shops
How does climate change contribute to heatwaves?
Decreasing global temperatures
Increasing global temperatures
Increasing cloud cover
Reducing atmospheric pressure
What causes electricity usage typically spike during heatwaves?
Greater reliance on fuel
Decreased use of heating
Increased use of A/C
Higher use of lighting
How do heatwaves affect agriculture?
Decreased crop yields
Increased crop yields
Improved soil fertility
Larger fruits
What heatwave set record temperatures across Europe in 2019?
The Great European Heatwave
The Sunburn of the Century
The European Blitz
The European Heatwave of 2019
Which city had its highest-ever recorded temperature in the 2020 Siberia heatwave?
Moscow
Verkhoyansk
Tomsk
Yakutsk
How do heatwaves impact air quality in urban areas?
Worsen air pollution levels
Improve air quality
Decrease air pollution
No impact on air quality
Which country’s deadly heatwave in 2021, led to hundreds of deaths?
Brazil
Canada
Greenland
Australia
What is the main cause of heatwaves?
Volcanic eruptions
Ocean currents
Strong winds
High-pressure systems
How do scientists measure and monitor heatwaves?
Monitoring seismic activity
Using temperature data
Analyzing ocean currents
Observing changes in energy usage
The urban heat island effect explains that:
Urban areas have less clouds
Trees increase heat in suburban areas
Urban areas experience higher temperatures
Agricultural activities decrease heat
A heat dome:
Traps heat near the surface
Is a type of greenhouse gas
Is a shield used by beekeepers
Is used by bakers to cool down
