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Which of the following are the effects of global warming?


A

Melting of polar ice caps

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Increase in energy consumption

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Rise of sea level

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Solution

The correct option is D

All the given options


Increase in average temperature of earth’s atmosphere is called global warming.

Effects of global warming:

(i) Melting of polar ice caps – Causes increase in sea level.

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

(iii) Rise of sea level – Area of land decreases due to the submerging of low lying land over a period of time.

(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.


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