Question

1. Answer the following questions.
(i) State the major effects of climate change.​

Answer 1

1. distribution of rainfall
2. type of vegetation the area has

Answer 2

Explanation:

The direct consequences of man-made climate change include:

rising maximum temperatures

rising minimum temperatures 

rising sea levels 

higher ocean temperatures 

an increase in heavy precipitation (heavy rain and hail)

shrinking glaciers

thawing permafrost

The indirect consequences of climate change, which directly affect us humans and our environment, include: 

an increase in hunger and water crises, especially in developing countries

health risks through rising air temperatures and heatwaves 

economic implications of dealing with secondary damage related to climate change 

increasing spread of pests and pathogens

loss of biodiversity due to limited adaptability and adaptability speed of flora and fauna  

ocean acidification due to increased HCO3 concentrations in the water as a consequence of increased CO₂ concentrations

the need for adaptation in all areas (e.g. agriculture, forestry, energy, infrastructure, tourism, etc.)