The ocean to the south of New Zealand will have one important effect. As
the world warms, the great band of west winds that circles Antarctica
will become stronger. This has already been observed, and its impact on
New Zealand is likely to be profound. Stronger, more frequent west winds
will bring increased, sometimes catastrophic rainfall to the west coast
of the country and create drier conditions in some eastern regions that
are already drought-prone. At the same time, the general warming will
spread south.
1. What is the predicted impact of conditions in the ocean to the south
A. New Zealand will be more affected by floods and droughts.
B. Antarctica will not be adversely affected by warming.
C. The band of west winds will move further to the south.
D. The usual west wind will no longer be reliable.
2. The writer mentions 'moisture deficit' to show
A. that droughts will be shorter but more severe.
B. how the growing season will become longer.
C. how growing conditions will deteriorate.
D. that farmers should alter the make-up of soils.