Part C Future impacts of climate change While climate change has been commonly a

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Part C Future impacts of climate change While climate change has been commonly associated with global warming, there will be other severe changes to the climate and Earth's system. A warming climate will change the patterns and frequency of precipitation and droughts, flooding, extreme weather, sea levels, fire hazards, power and transportation systems, and even our own health and safety. The figure below depicts some of the impacts that are likely to be associated with climate change. Using the figure below, correctly match the climate- change impact with the appropriate continent. North America sia Europe Africa Coasts that are vulnerable to sea Ice melt Iglaciers, permafrost @@j+ ice shelves, sea ice Increased precipitation Increased storm intensity Rising temperatures More droughts More fires ' Australia |

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1. Australia is least at riskof precipitation and fl

2.Europe is more susceptible to fires

3.Asia is least susceptile to storm intensity

4.Africa is more susceptible to droughts

5.North America was at greatest risk of melting ice

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