Author Question: What do most climate change experts predict will happen to Central Asia? A) It will be hit hard ... (Read 119 times)

Engineer

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 527
What do most climate change experts predict will happen to Central Asia?
 
  A) It will be hit hard by climate change, leading to melting of glaciers and reduced river flows.
  B) Because of the region's low density, the problems will be minimal.
  C) This dry region will benefit from higher overall precipitation.
  D) The region will move to the forefront of solar energy technology development.
  E) This region will not be affected by climate change.

Question 2

Explain the impacts of human-induced climate change on glaciers, and list the possible consequences for people and their communities.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



ynlevi

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 338
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

Melting and losing their water-mass, which will result in rising sea levels. Communities near current sea level will have to adapt and prepare for more frequent and severe flooding events.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

When blood is deoxygenated and flowing back to the heart through the veins, it is dark reddish-blue in color. Blood in the arteries that is oxygenated and flowing out to the body is bright red. Whereas arterial blood comes out in spurts, venous blood flows.

Did you know?

HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Did you know?

Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library