Question
Which is a negative effect of rising ocean temperatures?
the drying out of fertile land and the formation of dust bowls
the flooding of low-lying coastal areas
the faster evaporation of water in the soil
the decreased frequency of major storms
the drying out of fertile land and the formation of dust bowls
the flooding of low-lying coastal areas
the faster evaporation of water in the soil
the decreased frequency of major storms
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The flooding of low-lying coastal areas is a negative effect of rising ocean temperatures. As ocean temperatures increase, they contribute to the melting of polar ice and glaciers, leading to rising sea levels that can inundate coastal regions.