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