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Which is a possible consequence of decreasing air quality resulting from global warming?

drying out of fertile lands

flooding of low-lying coastal areas

melting of glaciers and polar ice caps

decrease in population due to health threats

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Which is a negative effect of rising ocean temperatures?

the drying out of fertile land and the formation of dust bowls

the flooding of low-lying coastal areas

the faster evaporation of water in the soil

the decreased frequency of major storms

Which describes one characteristic of both El Niño and La Niña?

Both are causes of long-term climate change.

Both create warmer water.

Both occur in the Pacific Ocean.

Both are causes of hurricane activity.

Which describes an effect that ocean currents have on short-term climate change?

Ocean currents increase the strength of prevailing winds, which can cool the air and land.

Ocean currents can carry cold water, which can cool the air and land.

Ocean currents increase hurricane activity, which can raise the temperature of the air and land.

Ocean currents carry cold water, which may not affect hurricane activity and lower the temperature of the air and land.

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