SSC
BIOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following is a consequence of global temperature rise on arctic ecosystems?
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Increased rates of decomposition of detritus trapped in permafrost
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Decrease of geographical range of habitats for temperate species
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Decrease of pest species and increase of permafrost species
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Increase of geographical range of habitats for permafrost species
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sea level rise, erosion, flooding, risks to infrastructure, and increasing ocean acidity pose major threats.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is a potential consequence of the rise in global temperatures on the Arctic ecosystem? Increased rate of decomposition of detritus.
Detailed explanation-3: -A warming climate has brought higher temperatures to Alaska and other areas with permafrost, causing some permafrost to thaw. While the impacts of climate change on permafrost vary at regional and local scales, permafrost thawing has been observed in many locations around the world.
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