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MasteringGeography MasteringMeteorology. Chapter 1 Homework -Microsoft Edge ps//session. masteringgeography com/myct/ítemView assignmentProblemID 62047608offset prev Chapter 1 Homework GeoTutor: Climate Change -Global Warming 4 of 11 cimate change Using the squre below, correctly match the cimate change mpact with the appropnale continant 9% North America Asia Europe « Africa Australia More droughts Drag the appropriate items into their respective bin. Eachitem may be "sed erty one View Available Hints) 6:18 PM 1/17/2018 WI NExplanation / Answer
1) the continent of Africa is susceptible to more droughts.
low amount of rainfall occurs in most parts of africa and it has been a continuous problem of scarce to moderate rainfall, which accounts in drought condition.
2) Continent of Africa is susceptible to more fires.
more than 50% of the fire around the globe occurs in africa, as it is close to the equator and most parts of the continent lies hot climate zone, resulting in rise in temperature and a major reason for fires.
3) the continent of North America is with greatest risk of melting ice. most regions of this continent lies in northern hemisphere within frigid and temperate zone. and which is at risk of ice melting due to global warming.
4) Australia is least at risk of increased precipitation and floods. among all the continents australia has least annual precipitation rate
5) the continent of south america is least susceptible to increased storm intensity.