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    Question

    Statement: The rise in global temperatures due to

    climate change has already begun affecting weather patterns worldwide. Countries in the tropics are experiencing more frequent and intense storms, while those in temperate zones are facing hotter summers and unpredictable rainfall. It is expected that continued climate change will lead to more severe weather events in the future, with wide-reaching consequences for agriculture, water resources, and biodiversity. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? 1. Climate change has already caused noticeable changes in weather patterns worldwide. 2. The impact of climate change on weather patterns will remain localized and only affect certain regions. 3. The consequences of climate change are likely to affect agriculture, water resources, and biodiversity.
    A Only 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All 1, 2, and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Statement (1) is directly inferred from the passage, as it discusses how global temperatures are already causing changes in weather patterns worldwide. Statement (3) is also inferred from the passage, as it mentions the potential consequences of climate change, specifically on agriculture, water resources, and biodiversity. Statement (2) does not follow from the passage, as it suggests that the effects of climate change will be localized, but the passage implies that climate change will have widespread effects. Therefore, (C) is the correct answer.

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