Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding potential results of climate change in North America?
A) high latitude (polar) and alpine environments will likely experience the most dramatic
change
B) the Great Lakes region will face drought on a more frequent basis
C) urban areas will become cooler than surrounding rural areas
D) sea level rise is not anticipated for North American coastlines
E) the Great Plains and Texas will receive more precipitation
A) high latitude (polar) and alpine environments will likely experience the most dramatic
change
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