The Recent Period of Global Warming

question 2

Multiple Choice

The recent period of global warming

• A) is unprecedented in Earth's history.
• B) can be easily and accurately predicted.
• C) is suspected to result in part from human activities.
• D) has been accompanied by a decrease in CO₂ concentrations.
• E) cannot be documented by accurate temperature records.

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