Global Environmental Changes

Question 1

Q: What are some causes of large-scale environmental changes?

Answer 1

A:

Opening of new oceans
Closing of ocean current pathways
Volcanism increasing atmospheric CO₂
Mountain formation altering air currents
Changes in sea levels

Question 2

Q: How can these environmental changes reinforce one another?

Answer 2

A: Warmer temperatures can lead to warmer oceans and rising sea levels, which further raise temperatures, creating a cycle of ongoing climate change.