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

Question

Responses

storms increase in energy
storms increase in energy

increased evaporation
increased evaporation

increased snowmelt
increased snowmelt

rain instead of snowfall

Answer 1

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

1. Increased evaporation - Higher temperatures lead to increased evaporation rates, which can exacerbate dry conditions and contribute to drought.

2. Increased snowmelt - While snowmelt can provide water in the spring, earlier melting due to warmer temperatures can lead to a mismatch in water availability, potentially causing drought conditions later in the season.

3. Rain instead of snowfall - Warmer temperatures can cause precipitation to fall as rain rather than snow, leading to less snow accumulation in winter and reduced water supply during spring and summer, when it is most needed.

"Storms increase in energy" does not directly relate to droughts becoming more extreme.