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1 7.1.1. Global Warming - Impacts


Rise in Sea level


Changes in rainfall patterns.


Increased likelihood of extreme events such as heat wave, flooding, hurricanes, etc.


Melting of the ice caps.

Melting of glaciers.


Widespread vanishing of animal populations due to habitat loss.


Spread of disease (like malaria, etc).


Bleaching of Coral Reefs.


Loss of Plankton due to warming of seas.


Do you know?


Black Panther is not a separate species. Blackness, the general darkening of colour is due to the excessive presence of a substance called Melanin which intensifies pigmentation. The production of melanin is increased where there is a combination of high temperature, humidity and reduced light. Both black and normalcoloured cubs may be produced in the same litter.