What are some of the predicted effects of global warming on human populations?
What will be an ideal response?
Dry areas, such as the U.S. Southwest, are likely to experience more frequent droughts. The disappearance of mountain glaciers could threaten water supplies for some people. People living along or near coastlines may be displaced if sea level rises, potentially leading to refugee issues from low-lying countries like Bangladesh. Agriculture may be adversely impacted, particularly in regions that are already susceptible to droughts or that are already very warm.
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A) time B) cultural practices C) natural landscapes D) geology and climate E) time, cultural practices, natural landscapes, geology and climate
The study of the effects of the atmosphere on the path of visible radiation passing through it is called ________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
In terms of total land and ocean area, which of the following climate classifications is the most extensive at 36 percent percent of Earth's surface?
A) tropical climates B) dry climates C) mesothermal climates D) microthermal climates
________ is a dark, fine-grained extrusive rock
A) Tufa B) Basalt C) Granite D) Conglomerate E) Shale