Your Friend Is Wary of Environmentalists' Claims That Global Warming

question 61

Multiple Choice

Your friend is wary of environmentalists' claims that global warming could lead to major biological change on Earth. Which of the following statements can you use in response to your friend's suspicions?

• A)We know that atmospheric carbon dioxide has increased over the past 150 years.
• B)Through measurements and observations, we know that CO₂ levels and temperature fluctuations are directly correlated, even in prehistoric times.
• C)Global warming could have significant effects on agriculture in North America.
• D)Sea levels will likely rise, displacing as much as 50% of the world's human population.
• E)All statements listed could be used.

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