How might global climate change cause an increase in cases of malaria?

A) Humans will migrate to cooler areas, spreading malaria to cooler areas of the globe.
B) Malaria is transmitted via human wastes, and it is more difficult to process human wastes in hot, dry environments.
C) Temperature increases may improve breeding conditions for disease-carrying mosquitoes.
D) Warmer temperatures will suppress human immune systems, so humans will be more susceptible to malaria.


C

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