Atmospheric scientists anticipate a 1.1-6.4°C temperature increase by the end of the twenty-first century.What impacts would this change bring?
A) Some plant and animal species will migrate to cooler locations, whereas others will become extinct.
B) Increases in ocean evaporation and terrestrial rainfall will have a positive impact on the world's agricultural systems.
C) The frequency of severe weather will decrease.
D) The polar ice caps will increase in size.

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A temperature increase of 1.1-6.4°C will have significant impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity, leading to species migration and extinction.

Answer: B
 Increased rainfall could benefit agriculture, but the potential negative impacts of drought, heatwaves, and extreme weather events are likely to outweigh any potential benefits.

Answer: None of the above
 The frequency and intensity of severe weather events are likely to increase, not decrease, and polar ice caps are expected to decrease in size due to rising global temperatures.

Atmospheric Scientists Anticipate a 1