A Blogger Writes That Global Warming Is Not Real,noting That

question 30

Multiple Choice

A blogger writes that global warming is not real,noting that his or her city had its coldest ever-recorded temperature last winter.Which statement(s) about his or her blog is/are correct?

• A)He or she is correct,and global warming is not occurring.
• B)He or she is confusing weather with climate.
• C)He or she does not realize that global warming is an average,with a few areas locally cooler,even though the average of all measuring stations is becoming warmer.
• D)B and C are both correct.

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