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The Cycles of Matter

Question 17 • OK-Environmental Science A

Explain the possible consequences if the Earth continues to absorb more energy than it emits.

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If Earth continues to absorb more energy than it emits, the extra energy will warm the planet. This can increase average temperatures, melt glaciers and ice sheets, raise sea levels, change rainfall patterns, and contribute to more frequent or intense heat waves and other extreme weather. These changes can disrupt ecosystems and affect people.

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