Multiple choice

Polar ice caps are expected to be very severely affected by global warming. Which of the following will be its immediate effect?

  1. Reduced hunting ranges for polar bears

  2. Increased risk of icebergs

  3. Increased opportunity for exploration in the Arctic

  4. Coastal and island flooding

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Explanation

Polar ice caps are expected to be very severely affected by global warming. The immediate effect of it could be coastal and island flooding. The main consequence of global warming is the loss of coastal wetlands and barrier islands, and a greater risk of flooding in coastal communities. Low-lying areas, such as the coastal region along the Gulf of Mexico and estuaries like the Chesapeake Bay, are especially vulnerable. 

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