What Is One Possible Outcome of Increased Levels of Carbon

question 67

Multiple Choice

What is one possible outcome of increased levels of carbon dioxide in the troposphere? 

• A) The rate of photosynthesis may decrease because there are no other limiting factors. 
• B) More northern species may start to migrate southward. 
• C) Species diversity in tropical rain forests, such as the Amazon, may be altered. 
• D) The number of plant-eating insects in rain forests may decrease.

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Definitions:

Least Squares

A mathematical method used in regression analysis to find the best-fitting line through a set of data points by minimizing the sum of the squares of the vertical distances of the points from the line.

Time-Series Data

Data points collected or recorded at time intervals, allowing analysis of patterns, trends, and forecasting.

Trend Equation

A mathematical formula that fits a line to a set of data points in a way that best expresses the relationship and tendency over time.

Seasonal Indexes

Quantitative measures that adjust for seasonal variations in data, allowing for more accurate comparison across different time periods.