Which of These Best Describes the Comparison of Observed Changes

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of these best describes the comparison of observed changes in CO₂ production and IPCC model scenarios of expected CO₂ production?

• A)Model scenarios predicted CO₂ production about right.
• B)Model scenarios overestimated CO₂ production.
• C)Observed CO₂ production has exceeded the worst model scenarios.
• D)Observed CO₂ production rose but has recently declined below IPCC model scenarios.
• E)CO₂ production matches the middle range of model scenarios.

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