This Graph, Which Is Based on Estimates from the International

question 8

Multiple Choice

This graph, which is based on estimates from the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) , shows that by 2100, global temperatures may rise as much as above average levels in 2000. The dashed data line represents a high growth of greenhouse gas, the dotted data line represents a moderate growth of greenhouse gas, and the square data line represents a substantially reduced growth of greenhouse gas.

• A) nearly 2°C
• B) 2.5°C
• C) 1°C
• D) nearly 4°C
• E) 3°C

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