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 Impact
on agricultural
The increase in greenhouse gas and the rise in the mean temperature
will affect both plant and animal production.
Temperature
An increase in temperature and the subsequent longer growing season will
benefit crop production and allow for the introduction of new crops into
areas where they could not previously be grown. This increase in
temperature will also allow the introduction of new pests, molds and
diseases.
Moisture
All crops and animals rely on water. Increased temperatures will change
weather and precipitation patterns. In general, it is anticipated that
the quality and quantity of water resources in the interior parts of the
country will be reduced while increased precipitation and flooding may
occur along the coastlines. Changing weather patterns will also increase
the occurrence of severe weather like hail and wind which will also
adversely affect plants and animals.
Changing Concentrations of Carbon Dioxide
Plant growth may be affected by the increase in carbon dioxide
concentrations. |
