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Environment & Ecology2014
The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2°C above the pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3°C above the pre- industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world?
  1. Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source.
  2. Widespread coral mortality will occur.
  3. All the global wetlands will permanently disappear.
  4. Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in
the world. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Explanation

The impacts of a global temperature rise exceeding 3°C above pre-industrial levels are profound and multifaceted. Firstly, a warming trend of this magnitude is likely to shift terrestrial ecosystems, leading to a net carbon release from the biosphere due to altered vegetation patterns and increased respiration rates, significantly contributing to further climate change. Secondly, widespread coral mortality is anticipated because corals are highly sensitive to temperature changes, with higher temperatures causing bleaching and mortality in coral reefs, which are crucial for marine biodiversity. Thus, options 1 and 2 reflect realistic and scientifically supported consequences of extreme global warming, aligning with concepts discussed in UPSC-level environmental studies.

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