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Ritika Chitlangia

Question 10ExplainGS1GS1

How has global warming impacted the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as cyclones, floods, and droughts, and what are the implications of these changes for vulnerable communities?

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Introduction

Global warming, as per IPCC, refers to the increase in average global temperatures, as a result of rising concentration of green house gases. (1.2°C higher than pre-industrial levels (IPCC)).

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Main Body

Global Warming - impact on weather

Due to rising temperatures, the balance of hydrological cycle has been disturbed, which leads to extremities of climate events.

1Increased frequency & intensity of tropical cyclones -> as the sea surface temperature rises, greater evaporation takes place -> ideal conditions for formation
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  • Good use of IPCC data
  • Scientific explanation of cyclone intensification

Topper

Ritika Chitlangia

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Geography

Geophysical Phenomena

Global warming and extreme weather events

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