Mention two possible future effects of global warming on environment.
WBBSE
Class X
Physical Science
Concerns about our Environment
02 Mark
2023
Two possible future effects of global warming on the environment are:
- Increased Sea Level Rise: Melting ice caps will lead to coastal flooding and erosion.
- Extreme Weather Events: Global warming will cause more frequent and intense hurricanes, droughts, and heatwaves.
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