How does climate change impact cities?

The selection of the option indicating that climate change leads to increased flooding and severe weather events accurately reflects the significant impacts of climate change on urban environments. As global temperatures rise, changes in weather patterns and extreme weather occurrences become more frequent and severe. This can manifest in several ways, particularly through increased precipitation, storm intensity, and rising sea levels.

In urban areas, these changes can lead to more frequent flooding due to inadequate drainage systems that cannot cope with the intensity or volume of water. Additionally, severe weather events such as hurricanes, heatwaves, and torrential rains can damage infrastructure, disrupt services, and pose risks to public health and safety. Therefore, cities must adapt to these challenges by improving infrastructure, enhancing resilience against flooding, and investing in sustainable urban planning practices.

Other options do not accurately represent the broader understanding of climate impacts on cities. Urban transit might benefit from some innovations related to climate resilience, but it does not receive uniform improvements. Urban expansion can occur, but it is more often driven by other factors like population growth and demand for housing rather than a direct consequence of climate change. Lastly, it is widely recognized that climate change does have a significant effect on urban areas, contrary to any suggestion that its impact is negligible.