Question

which of these might be considered benefits of climate change? select the two correct responses.
a. extreme heat, flooding, and drought, which reduce crop yields
b. rising seas that displace millions of people along coasts
c. severe weather that destroys crops, creating food shortages
d. warmer weather that expands agricultural areas
e. cold regions that become more appealing to tourism

Explanation:

• Option A: Extreme heat, flooding, and drought reducing crop yields are negative impacts of climate change, not benefits.
• Option B: Rising seas displacing millions of people along coasts is a negative consequence of climate change.
• Option C: Severe weather destroying crops and creating food shortages is a negative effect of climate change.
• Option D: Warmer weather expanding agricultural areas can be considered a potential benefit as it may allow for more land to be used for farming.
• Option E: Cold regions becoming more appealing to tourism can be seen as a benefit as it may boost local economies.

Answer:

D. Warmer weather that expands agricultural areas, E. Cold regions that become more appealing to tourism