The 2005 and 2013 Toronto Storms Brought Rainfall in Excess

question 60

Multiple Choice

The 2005 and 2013 Toronto storms brought rainfall in excess of the 1-in-100 year storm event.The potential reason for this might be:

• A) too many hurricane events every year.
• B) lowering water level in Lake Ontario.
• C) increasing tornado events in the Toronto area.
• D) intensification of severe storms due to climate change.
• E) strong El Nino effect in these years.

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Definitions:

Excess Glucose

A quantity of glucose in the body that surpasses the normal usage and storage levels.

Glycogen

A storage form of glucose found in the liver and muscles of animals, used to store energy.

Liver

A large vital organ in vertebrates involved in numerous metabolic processes, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Adrenal Medulla

Inner portion of adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine.