One of the Major Effects of an Increase in Atmospheric

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Multiple Choice

One of the major effects of an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide is

• A) an increase in average global temperatures.
• B) cooler average temperatures as carbon dioxide reflects sunlight back into space.
• C) an acceleration of the depletion of ozone.
• D) an increase in the pH of oceans and lakes.

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