Extreme Weather Events
Examines the link between climate change and the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events like heatwaves, droughts, and floods.
Key Questions
- Analyze how climate change exacerbates existing socio-economic inequalities through extreme weather.
- Predict the long-term consequences of retreating glaciers for regional water security.
- Compare the impacts of droughts and floods on different agricultural systems.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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