NEETChemistryEnvironmental Chemistry
What is the consequence of an increase in global temperature?
Options
- AIncreased agricultural productivity
- BDecreased incidence of infectious diseases
- CIncreased incidence of infectious diseases
- DEnhanced polar ice caps
Correct answer
C. Increased incidence of infectious diseases
Step-by-step solution
An increase in global temperature is associated with an increased incidence of infectious diseases like dengue, malaria, yellow fever, sleeping sickness, etc.