Increasing Temperatures and Flooding from Variable Precipitation Can Lead to the Contamination

question 36

Multiple Choice

Increasing temperatures and flooding from variable precipitation can lead to the contamination of water and an explosion of parasite and insect populations. Of the following, this scenario will likely affect _____ the most.

• A) flora and fauna
• B) food production
• C) water accessibility
• D) global health

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