Which Is the Correct Pairing of Increased CO₂ Emissions and Cause

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct pairing of increased CO₂ emissions and cause of mass extinctions?

• A) increased CO₂-decreased global temperature
• B) increased CO₂-reduced acidification of freshwater
• C) increased CO₂-continental weathering-ocean anoxia
• D) increased CO₂-acid rain

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