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What is the approximate increase in the Earth's surface temperature since the Industrial Revolution?
1.1°C
What is the primary cause of drought according to the text?
Rising temperatures leading to increased evaporation
What percentage of the Earth's water is freshwater?
0.5%
What is the trend observed in the last four decades compared to previous decades since 1850?
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How many people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water?
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What is the result of increased evaporation due to warmer temperatures?
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What is affected by climate change, according to the text?
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What is a key factor in creating the conditions required for wildfires?
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What has happened to the amount of wildfires in the western United States between 1984 and 2015?
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What contributes to the thermal expansion of seawater?
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What is the approximate amount of ice lost by Antarctica in the last 25 years?
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What is a consequence of increased ocean surface temperatures?
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What is the minimum ocean surface water temperature required for tropical storms to form?
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What is the impact of global warming on tropical storms?
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What is the consequence of rapid changes to ecosystems like coral reefs and tropical rainforests?
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Why might some animals not be able to adapt to climate change?
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What is the primary impact of climate change on ecosystems?
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