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

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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 ________.


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Behavior Modification

The use of learning techniques to modify or change undesirable behavior and increase desirable behavior.

Undesirable Behavior

Actions or reactions that are deemed inappropriate or unacceptable based on societal or personal standards.

Drug Addiction

A chronic disease characterized by compulsive or uncontrollable drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences and changes in the brain.

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on modifying undesirable behaviors through conditioning techniques.

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