An Increase in Global Sea Temperature Could Cause ________

question 3

Multiple Choice

An increase in global sea temperature could cause ________.

• A) the alteration of nutrient circulation patterns
• B) the displacement of coastal communities
• C) the destruction of coral reefs worldwide
• D) All of the above

Comprehend the methodology and significance of controlled experiments.

Recognize and interpret the use of metaphors and analogies in argumentation.

Identify the criteria for evaluating the strength of an argument, including generalizations and analogies.

Distinguish between different types of arguments: inductive, deductive, causal, and by analogy.

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Definitions:

Plates Meet

Regions where tectonic plates come into contact, which can lead to geologic activity such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountains.

Decaying Carbon Isotope

Radioactive isotopes of carbon that decay over time, often used in radiocarbon dating to determine the age of archaeological finds.

Radiometric Dating

A method used to determine the age of materials such as rocks or carbon, based on the decay rate of radioactive isotopes.

Age of Fossil

The determination of the time period from which a fossil originates, often through radiometric dating.