Experts Estimate That the Current Atmospheric Concentration of Carbon Dioxide

question 32

Multiple Choice

Experts estimate that the current atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide is how much higher than it was 250 years ago?

• A)7 percent
• B)12 percent
• C)30 percent
• D)43 percent

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Emerging Market

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Economic strategy aimed at enabling developing countries to achieve rapid economic growth and reach the standards of more developed countries.

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