EARTH SCIENCE
CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
Overall increase in global fisheries.
|
|
|
Overall global increase in pests.
|
|
|
Overall increase in global drinking water supplies.
|
|
|
Overall increase in global crop production.
|
Detailed explanation-1: -Climate change is one factor driving the spread of pests and diseases, along with increasing global trade. Climate change can affect the population size, survival rate and geographical distribution of pests; and the intensity, development and geographical distribution of diseases.
Detailed explanation-2: -Increased temperatures, drought and water stress, diseases, and weather extremes create challenges for the farmers and ranchers who put food on our tables. Human farm workers can suffer from heat-related health issues, like exhaustion, heatstroke, and heart attacks.
Detailed explanation-3: -Less rain can lead to drought, while too much rain can lead to flooding. More hot days during the year can dry up crops and affect people, plants and animals. In many places, people will struggle to cope with the changing environment.
Detailed explanation-4: -The potential future effects of global climate change include more frequent wildfires, longer periods of drought in some regions, and an increase in the duration and intensity of tropical storms.