Climate Change Impact on Crop Yields and Human Health Projections

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What is projected to happen to renewable water resources in most dry subtropical regions due to climate change?

  • No impact on availability
  • Stabilization of availability
  • Reduction in availability (correct)
  • Increase in availability

Which region is projected to have increased risks for low-lying coastal areas due to climate change?

  • Africa
  • Asia (correct)
  • Europe
  • Australasia

What is the main impact of climate change on food production in the context provided?

  • Stabilized food security
  • Reduced quality (correct)
  • No change in production
  • Increased productivity

What is the main concern regarding water availability due to climate change?

<p>Decreased availability and increased flooding (D)</p>
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Which impact of climate change is not assessed in the context provided?

<p>Increased drought-related water shortages (C)</p>
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What is a potential effect of a 4°C warming by 2080-2100?

<p>Loss of livelihoods and settlements (A)</p>
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Which region faces risks such as heat-related human mortality and coastal erosion due to climate change?

<p>Central and South America (D)</p>
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In which region are risks for low-lying coastal areas associated with climate change?

<p>Europe (C)</p>
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What impact does climate change have on coastal infrastructure and low-lying ecosystems in Australasia?

<p>Increased risks to infrastructure and ecosystems (B)</p>
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What key factors were used for identifying key risks in different regions according to the text?

<p>Large magnitude, high probability of impacts, timing of impacts (C)</p>
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