Atmospheric Scientists Anticipate a 3

question 64

Multiple Choice

Atmospheric scientists anticipate a 3.5°C temperature rise in the next century; if so, what impacts will such change bring?

• A)Some plant and animal species will migrate to cooler locations, whereas others will become extinct.
• B)There will be a positive impact on the world's agricultural systems as ocean evaporation and terrestrial rainfall increase.
• C)Sea levels could rise high enough to improve the ease of navigability and shipping.
• D)The polar ice caps will increase in size.

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