Classify the following statements as either an influence or an effect:
"The rise in global temperatures can lead to more extreme weather patterns"
This statement is describing an effect. The rising global temperatures is the influence, and the effect is more extreme weather patterns.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Classify the following statements as either an influence or an effect:

### Input:
"The rise in global temperatures can lead to more extreme weather patterns"

### Output:
This statement is describing an effect. The rising global temperatures is the influence, and the effect is more extreme weather patterns.