As You Have Learned in Chapter 16, Global Warming Is

question 49

Multiple Choice

As you have learned in Chapter 16, global warming is taking place. Some sources estimate that the temperature on Earth will increase about 0.5 degrees Celsius over a 100-year period. Although scientists do not agree on the amount of increase, let's presume that this will result in an approximate seven-inch rise in sea level. If a national park is located at twenty inches above sea level, when approximately will it be fully submerged?

• A) in 100 years
• B) in 200 years
• C) in 300 years
• D) in 400 years

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