Climate extremes

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Climate extremes

Quiz 8

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What is the main reason the speaker emphasizes the need to understand the threat and risk of climate change? *

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a) To calculate financial vulnerabilities

b) To comply with climate-related regulations

c) To develop future strategies

d) All of the above

How has the temperature trend in Taipei changed over the past 15 years?
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a) It has remained consistent

b) It has decreased steadily

c) It has fluctuated unpredictably

d) It has shown a persistent increase

What phenomenon can cause an increase in unstable air and cloud formation?
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a) Fire and smoke

b) Urban heat island effect

c) Volcanic eruptions

d) All of the above

What factors contribute to the intensification of the wildfire season in Taiwan?
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a) Climate change and forest management

b) Urban development and deforestation

c) Cold surge variability and volcanic activity

d) Aerosol pollution and precipitation changes

How does aerosol impact the growth of tropical cyclones and typhoons?
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a) It accelerates their growth

b) It generally inhibits their growth

c) It has no impact on their growth

d) It causes their direction to change

What is the primary cause of the "East Asian Monsoon life cycle"?
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a) Subtropical high pressure

b) Monsoon trough

c) Cyclonic movement

d) Global radiation budget

What is the main concern related to the Urban Heat Island effect in Taipei?
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a) Increased air pollution

b) More frequent heatwaves

c) Greater risk of flooding

d) Loss of green spaces

According to the video, what are some examples of climate-related risks that companies may face?
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a) Carbon reduction costs

b) Supply chain issues

c) Extreme weather events

d) All of the above

What does TCFD stand for?
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a) Total Carbon Footprint Disclosure

b) Temperature Change and Financial Data

c) The Climate-related Financial Disclosures

d) Thermal Control for Financial Development

Why does the speaker advocate for collaboration between experts from different fields?
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a) To build more climate data

b) To improve data translation

c) To address climate change more effectively

d) All of the above

What is the primary cause of the shift in the forest fire season in Taiwan?
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a) Monsoon variability

b) Increased urbanization

c) Climate change and forest management

d) Volcanic activity

What is the main concern associated with the compound extremes mentioned in the video?
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a) Unpredictability

b) Lack of data availability

c) carbon capture

d) Social unrest

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