Which of the Following Is NOT an Effect Russia Might

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an effect Russia might see from climate change?

• A) More of the land in its northern regions may become suitable for agriculture.
• B) Boreal forests may expand into what are now tundra regions.
• C) Navigation may extend throughout the year in Russia's northern waterways.
• D) Thawing of Siberian permafrost may cause mud flows and erosion.
• E) Making Southern Russia more agriculturally productive by thawing its frozen ice

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