Which of the Following Statements About International Instances of Carbon

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about international instances of carbon dioxide emissions is most accurate?

• A) Although the United States emits the second-highest level of carbon dioxide globally, it is not among the top ten highest polluters in per capita rates of carbon dioxide emissions.
• B) The United States produces the same amount of carbon dioxide as the entire continent of Africa.
• C) The per capita rate of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States is the highest in the world.
• D) The total carbon dioxide emissions of the United States is projected to double by 2035.
• E) With the help of EPA restrictions, the total carbon dioxide emissions of the United States are expected to drop by 30 percent by 2035.

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