"in 2007, the intergovernmental panel on climate change (ipcc) predicted that rising sea levels, caused by glacial and ice cap melting, will contribute to greater erosion and the gradual disappearance of some island nations in the south pacific and caribbean. approximately 44% of the world's population lives within 93 miles of a coastline. the report found a 3.3 feet rise in sea levels could affect nearly 24 million people alone in the densely populated ganges, mekong, and nile river deltas, and greatly reduce the land available for agriculture." -fourth assessment by the intergovernmental panel on climate change (2007) 2. which is the best conclusion from this information? Get the answer
Category: biomedicalengineering | Author: Mona Eva