GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Climate change causes extreme weather conditions such as:
A
excessive heat
B
drought
C
extreme storms
D
all of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Evidence of observed changes in extremes such as heatwaves, heavy precipitation, droughts, and tropical cyclones, and, in particular, their attribution to human influence, has strengthened” since the Fifth Assessment report in 2014.

Detailed explanation-2: -Over the course of Earth’s existence, volcanic eruptions, fluctuations in solar radiation, tectonic shifts, and even small changes in our orbit have all had observable effects on planetary warming and cooling patterns.

Detailed explanation-3: -Climate change is changing water availability, making it scarcer in more regions. Global warming exacerbates water shortages in already water-stressed regions and is leading to an increased risk of agricultural droughts affecting crops, and ecological droughts increasing the vulnerability of ecosystems.

Detailed explanation-4: -More frequent and intense drought, storms, heat waves, rising sea levels, melting glaciers and warming oceans can directly harm animals, destroy the places they live, and wreak havoc on people’s livelihoods and communities. As climate change worsens, dangerous weather events are becoming more frequent or severe.

Detailed explanation-5: -Damage to your home. More expensive home insurance. Outdoor work could become unbearable. Higher electric bills and more blackouts. Rising taxes. More allergies and other health risks. Food will be more expensive and variety may suffer. Water quality could suffer. More items •27-Dec-2019

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