Multiple choice

Rising global temperatures will lead to

  1. longer summers and drier winters

  2. higher water levels in lakes and streams and more consistent flooding patterns

  3. regional climatic changes and a rise in sea level

  4. low water levels in lakes and streams and larger floodplains

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rising global temperatures will lead to regional climatic changes and a rise in sea level. Global warming is the rise in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans since the late 19th century, and its projected continuation.