As We Burn Fossil Fuels and Release Carbon Dioxide, the Temperature

question 58

Multiple Choice

As we burn fossil fuels and release carbon dioxide, the temperature of our planet and the oceans will increase. When the oceans warm they will release more carbon dioxide, further warming the planet and oceans. If this occurs rapidly and causes a sudden rise in temperature, a(n) ________ has been crossed and that the planet has moved into a state of ________.

• A) input level; equilibrium
• B) input level; disequilibrium
• C) threshold; equilibrium
• D) threshold; disequilibrium

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