Based on Data Collected in Hawaii, Since About 1960 the Amount

question 99

Multiple Choice

Based on data collected in Hawaii, since about 1960 the amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere has:

• A) decreased as more trees are cut down
• B) increased and then decreased
• C) decreased and then increased
• D) consistently increased, except for yearly variations

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