Which change is NOT expected as a result of global warming?
a. increase in average atmospheric temperatures
b. increase in the flow of the warm Gulf Stream toward Europe
c. sea level rise
d. increase in insect-borne diseases
e. greater incidence of extreme weather at all latitudes
ANSWER: b
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A. 5 M B. 8 M C. 4 M D. 2.5 M
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a. Oceans b. Estuaries c. coral reefs d. oceans and estuaries e. oceans, estuaries and coral reefs