EARTH SCIENCE
CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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droughts and wildfires
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change in animal adaptations
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heavier rainfalls and intense typhoons
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all of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -We are already seeing consequences like heat waves, melting sea ice, rising sea level, increased wildfires, and increases in extreme weather.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sea level rise, erosion, flooding, risks to infrastructure, and increasing ocean acidity pose major threats.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Hotter temperatures. As greenhouse gas concentrations rise, so does the global surface temperature. More severe storms. Increased drought. A warming, rising ocean. Loss of species. Not enough food. More health risks. Poverty and displacement.
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