NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which options are consequences of global warming? (more than one possible)
A
melting glaciers
B
constant temperatures
C
extinction of species
D
increasing number of droughts and floods
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Earth Will Continue to Warm and the Effects Will Be Profound 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The burning of fossil fuels, cutting down of trees etc. causes the temperature of the earth to increase. High temperature changes the weather patterns, causing the dry areas to get drier and wet areas to get wetter. Thus, increasing the frequency of disasters like floods, droughts etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Answer: The melting of the polar ice and glaciers will increase the sea level of the low level of coastal areas by increasing the water sea level. The atmosphere will be reduced due to cooling due to the reduced passage of longwave radiation.

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