Why Is It So Hard to Make Definite Predictions About

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Essay

Why is it so hard to make definite predictions about the amount and timing of global warming as a result of greenhouse gases?

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Definitions:

Spiracle

An external respiratory opening in some animals, particularly insects, spiders, and some fish.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, often considered a greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.

Bicarbonate Ions

Chemical ions (HCO3-) that act as a buffering agent in blood, maintaining pH balance by neutralizing acids.

Carbonic Acid

A weak acid that forms when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, playing a crucial role in the carbon dioxide transport of blood and the acid-base balance in the body.