Question

How is climate change altering precipitation in the U.S.?

(A) Increasing extreme precipitation everywhere
(B) Increasing length of droughts everywhere
(C) Increase in both wet and dry extremes
(D) Climate change doesn't alter precipitation​

Answer 1

Answer:

Climate change can affect the intensity and frequency of precipitation. Warmer oceans increase the amount of water that evaporates into the air. When more moisture-laden air moves over land or converges into a storm system, it can produce more intense precipitation—for example, heavier rain and snow storms.

Answer 2

Answer:

As temperatures rise and the air becomes warmer, more moisture evaporates from land and water into the atmosphere. More moisture in the air generally means we can expect more rain and snow (called precipitation) and more heavy downpours