
Relier Pairs The Ripple Effect: Global IssuesVersion en ligne Connect the dots and learn the cause and effect of Global issues. par ALEXANDER BERMUDEZ 1 Melting glaciers and ice caps. 2 Sea levels rise because of climate change. 3 Droughts and unpredictable rainfall. 4 Cutting down trees for agriculture and timber. 5 Throwing plastic into rivers and oceans. 6 Factories and cars emit toxic gases. 7 Using too much water in farming and industry. 8 Burning fossil fuels for energy and transport. Marine animals get trapped. Global temperatures rise, causing more heatwaves and extreme storms. Fresh water sources decrease. Food prices rise, hunger increase. Rivers and wells dry up, leading to water shortages. Coastal communities lose their homes. Air pollution causes respiratory diseases in cities. Biodiversity is lost and CO₂ in the atmosphere increases.