Global Warming Could Have Which of the Following Potential Dramatic

question 133

Multiple Choice

Global warming could have which of the following potential dramatic effects?

• A) a regional shift in agriculture production northward
• B) rising sea levels as a result of the melting of the polar ice caps
• C) Southern areas of the U.S. could expect a warmer, drier climate.
• D) a regional shift in agricultural production northward and rising sea levels
• E) a regional shift in agricultural production northward, warmer and drier climate in Southern areas of the U.S., and rising sea levels

---

Definitions:

Outlay

The total amount of money spent on a particular project or purchase.

Payback Period

The length of time needed to recoup the initial cost of an investment.

Cash Flows

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, especially affecting liquidity and overall financial health.

Payback Period

The length of time required to recover the cost of an investment, calculated by dividing the initial investment cost by the annual cash inflow.