How Is Global Climate Change Expected to Impact Thunderstorm Activity

question 117

Multiple Choice

How is global climate change expected to impact thunderstorm activity in the United States over the next century?

• A) Climate change will have no definable impact on thunderstorm days.
• B) Thunderstorm days are expected to decrease in the Southeastern United States.
• C) More thunderstorms will occur in every state of the nation.
• D) The environment necessary for severe thunderstorms will occur on more days for most locations east of the Rockies.

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