Explain why even small changes in sea level will have a profound effect on human civilizations

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Humans living low-lying islands, coastal cities, and wetlands will be threatened by increasing flooding and may be displaced.

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The annual temperature range at most latitudes in the southern hemisphere is much smaller than in the northern hemisphere. Why?

A) There is more area covered by water in the southern hemisphere. B) There is more mountainous area in the southern hemisphere. C) Earth is closer to the Sun during southern hemisphere summer. D) There is less desert area in the southern hemisphere. E) Rainfall and cloudiness are greater in the southern hemisphere.

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Formal regions have boundaries related to a practical function within a given area.

a. true b. false

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A climate classifications based on monthly temperature and precipitation averages is an example of an empirical classification

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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