Question

malaria
mosquitoes thrive in tropical locations, where they breed in warm coastal waters. malaria is a mosquito - borne illness that is transmitted from mosquitoes when infected insects bite humans. in equatorial regions of the world, malaria is much more common, and experts have yet to determine a way to fully eradicate the disease. scientists studying global warming have noted that in 2012 - 2021, malaria transmission had increased compared to 1951 - 1960 when it was previously measured. this suggests that _____
○ as rising global temperatures create warmer coastal waters where mosquitoes breed, global warming is having a direct impact on the increase in malaria.
○ malaria transmission is likely linked to pathogens that are not impacted by water temperature or global warming.
○ experts need to work harder to develop ways to prevent malaria transmission and stop global warming to bring water temperatures down.
○ global temperatures are not contributing to the spread of malaria, as there is no way global temperatures could impact water temperature.

Explanation:

Mosquitoes breed in warm coastal waters and malaria is mosquito - borne. Global warming has led to warmer waters and an increase in malaria transmission. This indicates a direct link between global warming and malaria increase.

Answer:

as rising global temperatures create warmer coastal waters where mosquitoes breed, global warming is having a direct impact on the increase in malaria.