A map of the United States with the Northeast highlighted is shown here. As global climate change occurs, the United States is not immune to the effects. In the highlighted areas of the US shown here, which impacts due to climate change with a warming trend
would occur? Select ALL that apply.
A)
Warmer climate can result in thermal expansion of the ocean, which could
result in sea level rise, causing more coastal flooding.
B)
Warmer climate will result in increased fish species in the offshore ocean
areas, which will increase the recreational and economic fishing industry,
Warmer climate will result in more stable coastlines as increased
vegetation will anchor the soils of the areas on a long-term basis which
reduces erosion.
D
Warmer climate will result in warmer ocean water, which could result in
lowered dissolved oxygen levels in the oceans, causing smaller fish
population sizes.
Warmer climate will result in warmer ocean water, which could result in
fish species migrating even further north, reducing the commercial fishing
in the areas
E)