Module 2

What are the impacts of a changing climate?

In this section, you will learn about the impacts of our changing climate. Below, you will find short videos covering on temperature, precipitation, sea level change, extreme weather events and downstream impacts. By the end of this module, you will be able to identify impacts of climate change and begin making connections to your own community.

Module contents
  1. Temperature
  2. Precipitation
  3. Sea level change
  4. Extreme weather events
  5. Downstream impacts
  6. Quick quiz

Temperature

In this short video, you will learn about how temperature is changing.

Precipitation

In this short video, you will learn about how precipitation is changing.

Sea level change

In this short video, you will learn about how sea level is changing.

Extreme weather events

In this short video, you will learn about how extreme weather events are changing.

Downstream impacts

In this short video, you will learn about the downstream impacts of climate change.

Quick quiz

Take a quick quiz of Learning Module 2 to test your understanding of what you have learned.

Learning Module 2 Quick Quiz

Learning Module 2 Quick Quiz

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Fill in this sentence: “Because of climate change, extreme weather events will become more __________ and __________.”
Which of the following events are influenced by climate change?
Which of the following is NOT an example of extreme weather?
Sea level is rising because of melting ice and glaciers and increased ocean heat content.
Climate change will have downstream effects on our air, water, and food quality and quantity.
Because the climate is changing relatively slowly, species will be able to adapt and survive.

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