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Question 5 • TPS EdX Biology

Which example is a short-term environmental change?

Answer
A
tsunami
B
large asteroid impact
C
global warming
D
ice age

Explanation

A tsunami is a sudden event that can change a coastal environment over a short period of time. Global warming and ice ages develop over much longer periods, and the effects of a large asteroid impact can also cause lasting environmental changes. Therefore, the short-term change is a tsunami.

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