Global temperatures are expected to increase by 0.3-4.8 degrees C by 2100. Name 3 ways this will effect the physical environment.

Any 3 of:Melting iceMelting ice causes sea levels to rise, which could flood coastal habitats forever, losing the land and associated biodiversity.Changes to the way sea ice changes through the year is affecting the survival of animals at both poles.
Changing precipitation patternsGlobal warming is affecting the amount of rain that areas get and also the times of year that they get it.
Sea surface temperature increaseRising sea surface temperatures are causing bleaching of sensitive corals.
Reduction of biodiversityThe rate at which the climate is changing makes rapid adaptation key to avoiding extinction.Species that are specially adapted to the habitats which are being damaged and destroyed by climate change are at risk of extinction.
Changing distribution of speciesMalaria-carrying mosquitoes have already spread to several European countries.It is possible that malaria and similar exotic diseases will become an established part of life as far North as the UK in the near future.

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