Which of the following is a consequence of global climate warming?
A. The distribution of wind and pressure systems will change influencing how much rainfall specific places receive.
B. Sea level will not change as evaporation from oceans will counteract the melting of ice contributing water to the oceans.
C. Evaporation rates will decrease creating lower relative humidity.
D. The tropical rainforest areas will expand due to the increased amount of moisture in the atmosphere due to evaporation.
E. Cloud cover will decrease as temperatures rise because it will be harder to get air to cool and create clouds.
Answer: A
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