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While climate change has been commonly associated with global warming, there wil

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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.

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The continent least susceptible to increased storm intensity.

The continent that is the mostsusceptible to more fires.

The continent with the greatest risk of melting ice.

The continent that is most susceptible to more droughts.

The continent least at risk of increased precipitation and floods.

North America

Europe

Australia

Africa

Asia

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The continent least susceptible to increased storm intensity.

The continent that is the mostsusceptible to more fires.

The continent with the greatest risk of melting ice.

The continent that is most susceptible to more droughts.

The continent least at risk of increased precipitation and floods.

North America

Europe

Australia

Africa

Asia

North America Asia Europe ? Africa Coasts that are especialy vulnerable to sea level rise Ice melt glaciers, permafrost ?ice shelves, sea ice) Increased precipitation and floods O Increased storm intensity ? Rising temperatures Australia More droughts More fires © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

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The continent least susceptible to increased storm intensity Europe The continent that is the mostsusceptible to more fires. Asia The continent with the greatest risk of melting ice North America The continent that is most susceptible to more droughts. Africa The continent least at risk of increased precipitation and floods Australia