Which Statement Best Describes How Climate Might Change If Earth

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes how climate might change if Earth were 75% land and 25% water?

• A)Terrestrial ecosystems would likely experience increased precipitation.
• B)Daytime temperatures would be higher and nighttime temperatures lower.
• C)Summers would be longer and winters shorter for locations at midlatitude.
• D)Earth would experience an increase in temperate broadleaf forest regions.
• E)Terrestrial microclimates would increase because of fluctuations in climate.

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Definitions:

Lewis Structure

A representation of molecules showing how the valence electrons are arranged among the atoms in the molecule, including any lone pairs of electrons.

Bromine

A chemical element with symbol Br and atomic number 35, known for its reddish-brown color and presence in many organic and inorganic compounds.

Covalent Bond

A chemical bond formed by the sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between atoms to achieve stability.

Lone Pair Electrons

A pair of valence electrons that are not shared with another atom and hence do not participate in bonding but influence molecular shape and polarity.