Question

section four focus question: what are the effects of climate change? click the “see the impacts” tab at the top. then, click the link at the bottom of that page that says “find out how these changes will affect people and the environment”. click on the different parts of the picture. 29. complete the grid with information from each potential effect of climate change

Explanation:

Climate change has various impacts. On health, it can increase heat - related illnesses and the spread of diseases. For agriculture, it may cause crop failures due to changing weather patterns. In energy, it can affect energy production and demand. Water supplies may face shortages or floods. For plants, animals and ecosystems, habitats can be disrupted. Forests may be at risk of wildfires and pest infestations. Coastal areas can experience sea - level rise and increased storm surges. For recreation, changes in weather can affect outdoor activities. People can take actions like reducing carbon emissions, conserving water, and supporting sustainable practices.

Answer:

	What’s at stake?	What can people do about it?
Agriculture	Crop failures, soil degradation	Adopt climate - smart farming practices, conserve water
Energy	Altered production and demand	Promote renewable energy, energy efficiency
Water Supplies	Shortages, floods	Conserve water, improve water management
Plants, Animals & Ecosystems	Habitat disruption, species extinction	Protect natural habitats, support conservation
Forests	Wildfires, pest infestations	Forest management, fire prevention
Coastal Areas	Sea - level rise, storm surges	Build sea walls, promote coastal protection
Recreation	Weather - related disruptions	Support sustainable tourism, adapt activities