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Impact of Climate Change on Water-Dependent Ecosystems

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How does climate change affect the water temperature of lakes, rivers, and oceans?

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It causes an increase in water temperature.
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Climate change leads to rising air temperatures, which in turn cause an increase in water temperature. This is because water absorbs heat from the atmosphere.

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