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GS3 · Environment5 Jul 2026 · Indian Express — Explained
Behind ongoing heatwave in the US, a combination of heat dome and climate change
Behind ongoing heatwave in the US, a combination of heat dome and climate change. (See the linked source for details.)
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Discuss the role of climate change and heat domes in exacerbating the ongoing heatwave in the United States, considering both scientific evidence and potential policy responses.
250 words
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According to the text, what was the cause of the heatwave mentioned?
- A.Natural oscillations in ocean currents
- B.Heat dome and climate change combination
- C.Solar activity variations
- D.Urbanization effects
The text states that the cause of the heatwave is a combination of a 'heat dome' and 'climate change'.
What is the name of the meteorological phenomenon described as a 'heat dome' in the news article?
- A.El Niño
- B.La Niña
- C.Heat Dome
- D.Polar Vortex
The article uses the term 'heat dome' to describe a phenomenon.