What is an example of climate change?

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试卷: LEED GA模拟题B[查看]
What is an example of climate change?
A: An unexpected snowstorm in Phoenix
B: A five-year drought
C: A significant two-year increase in wind speeds
D: A century-long increase in temperature by 1 degree

参考答案: D

本题解释:
A item is a weather condition;
Climate change takes place over more than five years.

Climate change takes place over more than two years.
Climate change refers to any significant change in measures of climate (such as temperature, precipitation, or wind) lasting for an extended period (decades or longer) (Environmental Protection Agency).
Reference: LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide, Glossary