Which of the following would NOT be likely if global warming continues?
a. more intense rainfall and more serious droughts in semi-arid regions
b. a rise in temperatures in most polar regions
c. expansion of the ranges of tropical diseases into higher latitudes
d. a general lowering of mean sea level
e. changes in ocean currents resulting from changes in salinity
ANSWER: d
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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