UPPCS 2020 Pre

Which of the following are the impacts of Global Warming?

  1. Rise in sea level
  2. Melting of glaciers
  3. Spread of diseases
  4. Bleaching of Coral reefs
Verified Answer
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

All the listed options are recognized impacts of global warming. Rising global temperatures lead to the melting of glaciers and ice sheets, contributing to sea-level rise. Warmer oceans cause coral bleaching. Changes in climate patterns can also facilitate the spread of certain diseases by altering the habitats and life cycles of disease vectors.