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

Question

Responses

rain instead of snowfall
rain instead of snowfall

increased snowmelt
increased snowmelt

storms increase in energy
storms increase in energy

increased evaporation

Answer 1

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

1. Increased snowmelt - As temperatures rise, snowpack melts earlier in the spring, which can alter water availability and contribute to droughts later in the season.

2. Increased evaporation - Higher temperatures lead to more rapid evaporation of water from soil and water bodies, reducing available moisture and exacerbating drought conditions.

3. Rain instead of snowfall - When more precipitation falls as rain rather than snow, it can lead to faster runoff and less water storage in snowpack, affecting long-term water supply and increasing drought risk in the warmer months.

Storms increase in energy is not directly related to making droughts more extreme.