Question

How could climate change affect the ecosystems of the island nation of Samoa?
a.
increased cyclone activity could damage land plants and coral reefs
b.
increasing global temperatures could raise ocean levels and temperatures subsequently damaging aquatic environments
c.
a and b
d.
none of the above



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

Both (a) and (b) are correct — stronger/more frequent cyclones can harm terrestrial plants and coral reefs, and rising temperatures cause sea-level rise and ocean warming that damage marine and coastal ecosystems.