{"id":24380,"date":"2024-01-30T10:09:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T10:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=24380"},"modified":"2024-01-30T10:09:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T10:09:04","slug":"the-rise-of-surface-temperature-brings-severe-consequences-elaborate-the-potential-changes-and-threats-associated-with-it-in-the-world-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-rise-of-surface-temperature-brings-severe-consequences-elaborate-the-potential-changes-and-threats-associated-with-it-in-the-world-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The rise of surface temperature brings severe consequences. Elaborate the potential changes and threats associated with it in the world &#8211; UPSC Geography Optional Mains &#8211; 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series?type=classroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GS-Foundation-Course-for-UPSC-1280-x-300-px-1-1024x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46623\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The relentless rise in surface temperatures across the globe presents a formidable challenge with far-reaching consequences that imperil the delicate balance of our planet&#8217;s ecosystems. This escalating temperature trend, primarily driven by human activities such as deforestation, industrial emissions, and the burning of fossil fuels, has triggered a cascade of potential changes and threats. From the melting of polar ice caps and glaciers to the intensification of extreme weather events, the repercussions of elevated surface temperatures are both widespread and severe. Furthermore, the warming climate poses a threat to biodiversity, agricultural systems, and human societies, emphasizing the urgent need for concerted global efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change. In this context, understanding and addressing the multifaceted challenges associated with the rise in surface temperatures are imperative for safeguarding the future well-being of our planet and its inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f57194a3230\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f57194a3230\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-rise-of-surface-temperature-brings-severe-consequences-elaborate-the-potential-changes-and-threats-associated-with-it-in-the-world-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2022\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer\">Answer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-rise-of-surface-temperature-brings-severe-consequences-elaborate-the-potential-changes-and-threats-associated-with-it-in-the-world-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2022\/#Rising_temperature_has_2_different_dimensions_each_with_its_own_set_of_challenges\" title=\"Rising temperature has 2 different dimensions, each with its own set of challenges:\">Rising temperature has 2 different dimensions, each with its own set of challenges:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-rise-of-surface-temperature-brings-severe-consequences-elaborate-the-potential-changes-and-threats-associated-with-it-in-the-world-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2022\/#Rising_surface_air_temperature_Consequences\" title=\"Rising surface air temperature Consequences\">Rising surface air temperature Consequences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-rise-of-surface-temperature-brings-severe-consequences-elaborate-the-potential-changes-and-threats-associated-with-it-in-the-world-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2022\/#Rising_Sea_Surface_Temperature_Consequences\" title=\"Rising Sea Surface Temperature Consequences\">Rising Sea Surface Temperature Consequences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-rise-of-surface-temperature-brings-severe-consequences-elaborate-the-potential-changes-and-threats-associated-with-it-in-the-world-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2022\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-rise-of-surface-temperature-brings-severe-consequences-elaborate-the-potential-changes-and-threats-associated-with-it-in-the-world-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2022\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span>Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The temperature of the Earth has been rising since the Industrial Revolution. The Average global temperature on Earth has increased by 1.1 degrees Celsius since 1880. Much of this heating has occurred in the oceans having various adverse Consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rising_temperature_has_2_different_dimensions_each_with_its_own_set_of_challenges\"><\/span>Rising temperature has 2 different dimensions, each with its own set of challenges:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rising Surface air temperature<\/li><li>Rising Sea surface temperature<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rising_surface_air_temperature_Consequences\"><\/span>Rising surface air temperature Consequences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Generally called Global warming, can disrupt Weather patterns, leading to extreme events including Heavy rainfall, droughts, and increased-intensity hurricanes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"919\" height=\"376\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-153447.png\" alt=\"Hurricane Katrina\" class=\"wp-image-24383 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-153447.png 919w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-153447-585x239.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 919px) 100vw, 919px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 919px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 919\/376;\" \/><figcaption>Hurricane Katrina<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Leads to more frequent and intense heat waves having deadly consequences for vulnerable populations particularly the elderly, children, and homeless.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"992\" height=\"372\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-153533.png\" alt=\"Cerberus Heatwave\" class=\"wp-image-24384 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-153533.png 992w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-153533-585x219.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 992px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 992\/372;\" \/><figcaption>Cerberus Heatwave<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Melting of polar ice caps and glaciers, increased sea levels. This can cause coastal flooding, erosion, and displacement of Coastal communities.<\/li><li>Disruptions in the Hydrological cycle Can result in water scarcity in many regions triggering conflicts over water resources.<\/li><li>Can impact food security by impacting crop yields and increasing pest attacks and diseases.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"923\" height=\"183\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-153639.png\" alt=\"Pest attacks in Africa, west-Asia and South-Asia\" class=\"wp-image-24385 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-153639.png 923w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-153639-585x116.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 923px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 923\/183;\" \/><figcaption>Pest attacks in Africa, west-Asia and South-Asia<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rising_Sea_Surface_Temperature_Consequences\"><\/span>Rising Sea Surface Temperature Consequences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ocean Acidification which occur when oceans absorb excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This can harm marine biodiversity particularly . organisms with calcium carbonate shells such as corals.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"932\" height=\"371\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-153643.png\" alt=\"osteoporosis of the sea\" class=\"wp-image-24386 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-153643.png 932w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-153643-585x233.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 932px) 100vw, 932px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 932px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 932\/371;\" \/><figcaption>osteoporosis of the sea<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sea level rise as a result of thermal expansion of seawater can enhance coastal flooding risks.<\/li><li>Disruption of the marine ecosystem due to rising temperatures can adversely affect Marine Biodiversity and gene pool.<\/li><li>Coral bleaching and mass bleaching events.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"913\" height=\"351\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-153814.png\" alt=\"Great Barrier Reef Coral Bleaching\" class=\"wp-image-24387 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-153814.png 913w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-30-153814-585x225.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 913px) 100vw, 913px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 913px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 913\/351;\" \/><figcaption>Great Barrier Reef Coral Bleaching<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Impact on Coastal Communities in terms of compromised habitat and livelihood opportunities can lead to increased climate migrants and associated conflicts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In such a scenario, switching away from fossil fuels and transitioning to sources that are cleaner and greener for eg. 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