Question Q7GS1GS2

What are the potential consequences of Article Ice melt on biodiversity and ecosystems? How might these changes impact global ecological balance

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The Arctic is touted to be ice-free in Summer by 2042 - Down to Earth Magazine Consequences of Arctic melting, Biodiversity Consequences of Arctic melting, Biodiversity: ① Fish kill: reduced salt water/marine species eg Krill in sea ② Adaptation conundrum - Polar bears will die of heat strokes ③ Inundates low lying islands - Species of Rhododendron lost ④ Species of Arctic Tern, Arctic Fox, Irus tilmer relying on then verge of extinction Effect on Biosystem: - Conveyor belt (drags harsh waters to Europe) - Hydrological cycle upset - Reduced albedo: more global warming ⟹ positive reinforcing cycle

Impacting global ecological balance: ① Increasing global warming due to reduced albedo (Heat distribution) ② Weakening of upwelling currents - By reduced nutrient inflow into sea ③ Higher sea levelsInundation of low lying states SIDs - By Tivali Borders under water

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Conclusion

Higher sea levels and inundation of low lying states represents a critical threat to island nations and global ecological balance

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Concept map showing consequences of Arctic ice melt including fish kill, adaptation issues, species extinction, and effects on ocean circulation

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Rangamanju

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Topic

Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger

Paradox of Poverty

Climate Change and Biodiversity

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