If Earth's Average Surface Temperature Were to Increase by Several

question 29

Multiple Choice

If Earth's average surface temperature were to increase by several degrees,

• A) plant life in all areas of Earth would grow more efficiently and be more lush.
• B) the ozone layer would be destroyed.
• C) sea level would rise and flood coastal areas.
• D) the carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere would be destroyed.
• E) none of the above

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The average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding them all up and dividing by the count of those numbers.

Median

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Skewed

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