Mitigation Refers to

question 1

Multiple Choice

Mitigation refers to

• A) lessening the overall quantity of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere regardless of their sources.
• B) cutting back the net emission of greenhouse gases especially from one's own country.
• C) reducing the harmful effects of climate change upon humans.
• D) animals moving to warmer temperatures during colder seasons.

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Definitions:

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