part 3

Question 1

There will be less snowpack in western mountain ranges. some regions will experience an increase in food-crop yields. For cities that already experience heat waves, the frequency, intensity, and duration of those heat waves will most likely increase

Answer 1

North America

Question 2

The rain forest will be slowly replaced by savanna, causing loss of biodiversity. Less water may be available for human use, agriculture, and energy production

Answer 2

Latin America

Question 3

There will be an increased chance of flash flooding and coastal flooding. The sea level may rise, which would increase erosion. Crop yields are projected to decrease in the southern part of the continent

Answer 3

Europe

Question 4

Anywhere from 75 to 250 million people are projected to experience water stress or scarcity by 2020. Yields from crops that rely on rain could also decrease by 50% in some regions

Answer 4

Africa

Question 5

The availability of clean, fresh water is projected to decrease in most of the continent by the 2050s. Coastal areas will be at risk from flooding. Some regions are expected to see an increase in death rates due to diseases that are made worse by floods and droughts

Answer 5

Asia