Why Would Discovery of a Large,previously Unknown,ongoing Source of Seafloor

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why would discovery of a large,previously unknown,ongoing source of seafloor methane probably result in lowering the estimated effects of human civilization on global warming?

• A) because it would mean that humans are producing less total methane than had been expected and modeled
• B) because methane is an icehouse gas and promotes long-term cooling
• C) because it would mean that humans are responsible for a smaller fraction of greenhouse gas production than was previously thought
• D) because it would mean that humans are producing less of the other greenhouse gasses than had been expected

---

Definitions:

Introductory Statement

An opening remark or paragraph that sets the context, purpose, or scope of a document, presentation, or conversation.

Work History

A record of an individual's employment background, including past job titles, duties, duration of employment, and occasionally, reasons for leaving.

Plain Text File

A file that contains only text without any special formatting, images, or non-text elements.

Digital Version

An electronic form of a document, publication, or media that can be accessed and viewed on digital devices such as computers, tablets, and smartphones.