Are impacts the same as results?

Discuss the impacts and results of global warming.

No, they're not exactly the same, but the difference my be a subtle one.
The result of warming is that things get warmer. The impact of warming is the change that it brings in things that depend on temperature.
Results: -- The average temperature of the air increases. -- The average temperature of the oceans increases. -- The polar ice caps partially or completely melt. -- The mean sea level rises.
Impacts: -- Deserts grow in area. -- Plant and tree species spread farther away from the equator. -- Some of today's prime farm land becomes barren. -- The supply of fresh water on Earth is reduced. -- The average energy in storms is increased. -- Some of today's coastal land becomes gone.

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

Results of global warming refer to the direct changes in temperature and ice melt, while impacts include broader consequences like desert expansion and loss of arable land. Recognizing these distinctions helps us understand the severity of global warming's effects. The consequences affect ecosystems and human life significantly.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2025-04-09