Question Q16GS1GS1
The Indian Ocean is warming at an alarming rate. How may it affect the food security of India?
Introduction
The sea surface temperatures (SST) rising in the Indian ocean due to global warming as per IPCC.
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Main Body
The sea surface temperatures (SST) rising in the Indian ocean due to global warming as per IPCC.
Indian ocean warming at alarming rate90% absorption of heat of oceans. Inside the state of heating is Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal.
Effect on food security of India:
1Negative impacts on food security
2Rise in sea levels → coastal flooding → crop destruction, eg. Assam, Odisha regions
69 words3 paragraphs
Diagram
Diagram showing tropical cyclones, Arabian sea/Bay of Bengal regions, and effects on Indian ocean
Answer continues on next page
- Clearly establishes the warming problem with IPCC reference
- Specifies regional impacts (Arabian sea, Bay of Bengal)
- Provides concrete regional examples
Topper
SURAMYA SHARMA
AIR 3592025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Important Geophysical Phenomena
Climate Change and Ocean Warming
Indian Ocean Warming and Food Security
Writing Stats
86
Total words
3
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone