Question

what is mentioned in the lesson and the reading above that describes an effect of climate change that will impact the united states and other countries in the coming years and decades?
feel free to research current concerns over climate change that will effect our own country and others around the globe.

a. threats to animals facing extinction.

b. sea level changes due to changing climate

c. collection of greenhouse gases increasing the air temperature

d. increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

what is mentioned in the reading above that is similar to a climate issue currently facing nevada and other states in the southwest?
if you arent sure, ask google about current climate issues in nevada.

a. poor economy caused by climate change

b. lack of skills needed to adapt to climate change

c. poor land management skills due to climate change

Explanation:

First Question:

To determine the effect of climate change impacting countries, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Threats to animals facing extinction is an effect but more ecosystem - specific.
• Option b: Sea level changes due to climate change (like melting ice caps) directly impact coastal regions of countries (including the US) by causing flooding, erosion, and displacement, affecting infrastructure and populations.
• Option c: Collection of greenhouse gases increasing air temperature is a cause of climate change, not a direct effect on countries.
• Option d: Increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is a cause of climate change, not a direct effect on countries.

• Option a: Climate change impacts the economy, but "poor economy caused by climate change" is a broad and less direct description of a specific climate - related issue in Nevada (which faces issues like drought, water scarcity, and land management).
• Option b: "Lack of skills needed to adapt to climate change" is more about human capacity, not a climate issue itself.
• Option c: Nevada and Southwest states face land management challenges (e.g., managing arid lands, wildfires, water - limited landscapes) due to climate change (like increased drought, higher temperatures). Poor land management skills (or challenges in land management) due to climate - induced changes (like altered precipitation, vegetation patterns) is a relevant issue.

Answer:

b. Sea level changes due to changing climate

Second Question:

(Note: The options seem incomplete, but based on the given options and the context of Nevada and Southwest US climate issues (like drought, land management challenges due to arid climate and climate change):