This Plot of Ice-Core Data Shows Measurements of CO₂ Content

question 12

Multiple Choice

This plot of ice-core data shows measurements of CO₂ content and interpretation of temperatures. These data show:

• A) that CO₂ concentration and temperature generally increase and decrease over the same time periods
• B) that most temperature changes on this graph are due to CO₂ introduced by humans
• C) that current temperatures are the highest they have been
• D) all of these

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