Preview - Climate Change In The Great Lakes 2019

Precipitation in the Great Lakes


About this map:
Projected increase in total annual precipitation by 2041-2070 as compared to the 1971-2000 period, assuming emissions of greenhouse gases continue to rise (A2 scenario). Projections of precipitation are highly variable by location, individual model, the timeframe considered. Total annual precipitation is generally projected to increase across the region, but may remain nearly stable or decrease in parts of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Northern Wisconsin, and Northern Minnesota. 


Questions

Please answer the questions below.

What unit of precipitation is this map communicating?

millimeters
inches

This map is comparing predictions for 2041-2070 to the average of which years?


Which area(s) is most likely to have the largest precipitation increase?


In which areas might precipitation remain fairly stable?


How much change in average precipitation will the Chicago region experience?


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