A Lower ¹⁸O/¹⁶O Ratio in Ocean Sediment Cores Indicates a ________

question 71

Multiple Choice

A lower ¹⁸O/¹⁶O ratio in ocean sediment cores indicates a ________ climate, whereas a higher ¹⁸O/¹⁶O ratio indicates a ________ climate.

• A) cooler; warmer
• B) warmer; cooler
• C) cooler; cold
• D) warmer; hot

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