The Impact of Global Warming on the Water Cycle Is

question 77

Multiple Choice

The impact of global warming on the water cycle is expected to produce

• A)more precipitation.
• B)fewer droughts.
• C)fewer and less severe hurricanes.
• D)greater agricultural productivity in currently water-stressed regions.

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