Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What are the possible effects of climate change ?
1. Sea level rise
2. Changes in precipitation pattern
3. Arctic region is likely to be ice free in summer

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> A warming climate can cause seawater to expand and ice over land to melt, both of which can cause a rise in sea level.
As average temperatures at the Earth's surface rise, more evaporation occurs, which, in turn, increases overall precipitation. Therefore, a warming climate is expected to increase precipitation in many areas.
Global warming is causing Arctic ice to melt – ice reflects sunlight, while water absorbs it. When the Arctic ice melts, the oceans around it absorb more sunlight and heat up, making the world warmer as a result.