One of the Major Effects of an Increase in Atmospheric

question 9

Multiple Choice

One of the major effects of an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide is

• A)an increase in average global temperature.
• B)cooler average temperatures as carbon dioxide reflects sunlight back into space.
• C)an acceleration of the depletion of ozone.
• D)an increase in the pH of oceans and lakes.

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