The Short-Term Fluctuation in Yearly Carbon Dioxide Concentrations in the Atmosphere

question 36

Multiple Choice

The short-term fluctuation in yearly carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere are caused by ____.

• A) variable cloud cover that affects insulation
• B) temperature variations in the surface of oceans
• C) the amount of heating fuel burned in a given year
• D) seasonal changes in carbon dioxide absorption by plants

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