Question

Which of the following are the effects of global warming?

• A. Melting of polar ice caps
• B. Increase in energy consumption
• C. Rise of sea level
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A

Melting of polar ice caps

B

Increase in energy consumption

C

Rise of sea level

D

All of these

Increase in average temperature of earth's atmosphere is called global warming. The effects of global warming are:

(i) Melting of polar ice caps - It causes an increase in sea level.

(ii) Increase in energy consumption - Energy required for cooling (for human purposes).

(iii) Rise in sea level - The low coastal areas have submerged due to rise in sea level.

(iv) Rise in temperature of oceans - Causes inconvenience and eventual death of aquatic animals.

(v) Decrease in amount of oxygen in sea and river water - Causes inconvenience and eventual death of aquatic animals.