Question

Which of the following describe a way climate change makes droughts more extreme? Choose the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses

storms increase in energy
storms increase in energy

increased evaporation
increased evaporation

rain instead of snowfall
rain instead of snowfall

increased snowmelt

Answer 1

The three correct answers that describe how climate change makes droughts more extreme are:

1. **increased evaporation** - Warmer temperatures lead to more rapid evaporation of moisture from soils and water bodies, exacerbating drought conditions.

2. **rain instead of snowfall** - Climate change can lead to more precipitation falling as rain rather than snow, reducing the snowpack that typically feeds rivers and reservoirs during warmer months, potentially leading to droughts.

3. **increased snowmelt** - While increased snowmelt can provide more water at certain times, if it occurs too early or too quickly due to warming temperatures, it can lead to drought conditions later in the year when water demand is high and sources are low.

So the correct answers are: **increased evaporation**, **rain instead of snowfall**, and **increased snowmelt**.