EARTH SCIENCE
CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
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Question
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an increase in the amount of coral reefs
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a decrease in temperature, causing earlier frosts
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an increase in the number of heat waves, causing droughts
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a decrease in temperature, causing shorter growing seasons
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the case of precipitation, the rising temperatures and extra heat will “intensify” the Earth’s water cycle, which means it will increase evaporation. Increased atmospheric water vapour results in more frequent and intense downpours and causes stronger extended droughts in certain regions.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Global warming affects evapotranspiration-the movement of water into the atmosphere from land and water surfaces and plants due to evaporation and transpiration-which is expected to lead to: Increased drought in dry areas.
Detailed explanation-4: -A warming climate can contribute to the intensity of heat waves by increasing the chances of very hot days and nights. Climate warming also increases evaporation on land, which can worsen drought and create conditions more prone to wildfire and a longer wildfire season.
Detailed explanation-5: -Rapid rises in heat gain due to exposure to hotter than average conditions compromises the body’s ability to regulate temperature and can result in a cascade of illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and hyperthermia.