Question

as earths climate changes, which of the following do scientists expect to see increase on earth?

a. land area

b. sea ice

c. freshwater reserves

d. flooding events

Explanation:

Climate change leads to rising global temperatures, causing glacial and ice sheet melting, which increases sea levels. Higher sea levels and more intense rainfall (due to warmer air holding more moisture) contribute to more flooding events. Land area would decrease (as sea levels rise), sea ice decreases with warming, and freshwater reserves can be negatively impacted (e.g., droughts in some areas, saltwater intrusion in others), so flooding events are expected to increase.

Answer:

D. Flooding events