What Is the Major Problem That Southwest Asia and North

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the major problem that Southwest Asia and North Africa is most likely to face as a result of global climate change?

• A) Warmer average temperatures will likely increase evaporation and lower moisture throughout the region.
• B) Sea level changes will threaten farmlands in the Nile Delta.
• C) Crop yields could increase.
• D) Hydroelectric potential may increase.
• E) Sea level changes will threaten farmlands in the Nile Delta and warmer average temperatures will likely increase evaporation and lower moisture throughout the region.

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