Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About the Greenhouse

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the greenhouse effect?

• A) although it initially intensified after global industrialization increased, it is currently undergoing a slow and steady reduction
• B) the increasing concentration of CO₂ in the atmosphere are becoming relatively stabilized by carbon sequestration in plants that have increased photosynthetic outputs
• C) living organisms are benefitted by the greenhouse effect
• D) as the concentrations of greenhouse gases rise, less solar heat is retained and global temperatures cool

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