See Hint 1990 2012 Zone 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 The two maps above show the distributi

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See Hint 1990 2012 Zone 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 The two maps above show the distribution of plant hardiness zones in the United States for 1990 and 2012. Blue colors show areas with shorter growing seasons, whereas red colors show areas with longer growing seasons. Select possible consequences of the change in growing season shown by comparing the maps. Choose one or more: Winter blizzards will occur more frequently. Water shortages will occur in areas that rely on snowpack melt. The winter season will last longer. The spring season will arrive sooner. Farmers can grow more crops throughout the year. Water shortages will occur in areas that do not rely on snowpack melt.

Explanation / Answer

While comparind both the images, longer growing season crops are increased, for example in the south side of image 2012 having increased range of longer growing season crops when compared to 1990 image. It clearly explains the winter season are shorter, water shortage will occur in areas that rely on snowpack melt. This maps show the climate change between 1990 to 2012 and showing the global warming increased from the past decades.

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