Why Are the Climate Forecasts of GCMs Not to Be

question 53

Multiple Choice

Why are the climate forecasts of GCMs not to be fully trusted?

• A) They are still not capable of simulating anything but air temperature.
• B) Underlying assumptions influence the outcome and may not be totally accurate.
• C) Researchers often tweak the outcome to match political agendas.
• D) The physics involved are still not fully understood.

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