Observed and projected impacts of climate change include rising global sea levels (due to thermal expansion and melting ice), an increase in the intensity of tropical cyclones (hurricanes) due to warmer ocean waters, and significant shifts in species distribution and forced migration as habitats change.
Select the correct set of statements regarding the effects of climate change :
Asked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2024 · Topic: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (Evidence and Indicators of Climate Change (e.g., global warming, sea-level rise, glacier melt))
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Answer: A. Increased sea level, more intense hurricanes, species migration
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