Which of the Following Statements Is Best Supported by the Scientific

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is best supported by the scientific consensus on factors affecting global warming?

• A) Natural factors, such as Earths' tilt and orbit, are causing the increases in temperature over the last two centuries and therefore temperatures will begin to decrease over subsequent decades.
• B) Deforestation and the clear-cutting of forests tend to increase the absorption of solar radiation and increases global temperatures.
• C) If the burning of fossil fuel slowed significantly or even stopped, the drop in emissions would result in the cooling of Earth within a few years.
• D) Solar cycles will continue to affect global temperatures in well-understood and predictable ways, yet Earth will continue to warm due to human activities.

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