Two Effects of Global Climate Change Are Increases in Global

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Essay

Two effects of global climate change are increases in global temperature and precipitation (with variations based on latitude and other factors)and more severe storms.Which of these two effects is likely to cause the most serious and long-term changes in species and communities,and why?

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Definitions:

Precipitation

The process by which water condenses from the atmosphere and falls to the earth's surface as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Transpiration

The process by which plants absorb water through the roots and give off water vapor through pores in their leaves.

Temperature Range

The variation between the minimum and maximum temperatures over a period of time or in a specific environment.

Precipitation

Any form of water - liquid or solid - that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.