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What is one possible effect of global climate change?
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MCQ
Type
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Style
Topic
Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
Question
- A. Increased biodiversity
- B. Rising sea levels
- C. Decreased temperatures
- D. More stable weather patterns
Answer
Rising sea levels
Explanation
Rising sea levels are a direct consequence of global climate change due to melting ice caps and thermal expansion of seawater.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Rising Sea Levels
Students often think that rising sea levels are solely caused by melting ice caps, ignoring thermal expansion of water.
Emphasize that both melting ice caps and the thermal expansion of water due to increased temperatures contribute to rising sea levels.
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