QUESTION

Medium

Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2014

The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2 °C above the pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3°C above the pre-industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world?

  1. Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source
  2. Widespread coral mortality will occur.
  3. All the global wetlands will permanently disappear.
  4. Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world.

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Explanation

Rising temperatures could disrupt plant growth and make ecosystems release more carbon dioxide than they absorb.

Coral bleaching can cause the death of many coral reefs.

Some wetlands may be affected, but not all will disappear.

The cultivation of cereals may face challenges, but it is not expected to be eradicated. Hence only statement one and two are correct.

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