Question

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1. what are some of the warning signs that climate change is occurring now? provide 4 specific examples.

Explanation:

Climate change has various observable signs. Rising sea - levels due to melting ice sheets and thermal expansion of seawater are a major sign. More frequent and intense heatwaves are also a warning sign, as well as extreme weather events like stronger hurricanes and more severe droughts or floods. Shifts in the ranges of plant and animal species, as they move to more suitable climates, are another indicator.

Answer:

1. Rising sea - levels
2. More frequent and intense heatwaves
3. Extreme weather events (stronger hurricanes, severe droughts/floods)
4. Shifts in species ranges