Issue 19: Changes in hydrological cycle and ocean circulation |
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GIWA definition |
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Changes in hydrological cycle refers to changes in the local/regional water balance in recent decades arising from the wider problem of global change. Changes in ocean circulation refers to increased variability of current regimes as a result of global change. |
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Environmental impacts |
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1. Land cover change 2. Habitat/biodiversity 3. Shifts in boundaries between sea and fresh water 4. Feedback to global climate change 5. Changes in thermohaline circulation 6. Extreme events 7. Changes in precipitation, evaporation and snow accumulation and melting |
Indicators | |
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The following are environmental impact indicators for changes in hydrological cycle. Select the environmental impact indicators that are relevant from the list below and input data into the appropriate indicator sheets. | |
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| SAT |
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| BIO |
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