______ Is a Shift in Climate Patterns Characterized by Rising

question 27

Short Answer

______ is a shift in climate patterns characterized by rising temperatures, increased storm intensity in some locations, and persistent droughts in other areas, already is having significant effects throughout the world.

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Definitions:

Excise Tax

A tax charged on specific goods and services, such as tobacco and alcohol, often implemented to discourage their use or raise government revenue.

Upsloping

Typically refers to a graph line that shows an increase in a variable as another variable increases; commonly used in economics to describe supply curves.

Suppliers

Entities that provide goods or services to other individuals or organizations, typically for resale or business use.

Federal Income Tax

A tax levied by the United States government on the annual earnings of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities.