Question

Match each U.S. region to its projected climate change features:

(each number goes with a U.S. region)
Northeast
Midwest
Southeast
Northwest
Southwest

1.
Heat waves, heavy and intense rain events and sea level rise.

2.
Reduction of water supply, sea level rise, more flooding, more wildfires, insect outbreaks and widespread tree die-off.

3.
Sea level rise, extreme heat, and decreased water availability.

4.
Extreme heat, heavy downpours, and more flooding.

5.
Increased heat, drought and insect outbreaks, increased wildfires, declining water supplies, and reduced agricultural yields

Answer 1

Northwest 5

Midwest 4

Southeast 3

Northwest 2

Southwest 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Northeast: Increased heat, drought, and insect outbreaks; increased wildfires; declining water supplies; and reduced agricultural yields.

Midwest: Extreme heat, heavy downpours, and more flooding.

Southeast: Sea level rise, extreme heat, and decreased water availability.

Northwest: Reduction of water supply, sea level rise, more flooding, more wildfires, insect outbreaks, and widespread tree die-off.

Southwest: Heat waves, heavy and intense rain events, and sea level rise.