Which occurrence is not characteristic of global warming?
a. melting mountain glaciers in the south pole b. stabilization in the sea level due to warm weather***
c. greater amounts of precipitation d. loss of habitat for certain species

manifest functions are the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, while latent functions are those unrecognized and unintended consequences. to analyze the manifest functions of any social institution, we have to study its contribution to the continuation of a group, community, or society.