Which of the Following Statements About the Worst-Case Scenario Results

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the worst-case scenario results of climate change is true?

• A) They cannot be averted and are inevitable.
• B) They may be averted only if new technologies are discovered soon enough.
• C) They can be averted only if the human population decreases by half.
• D) They can be averted with the use of currently available technologies.

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Definitions:

Dark Lava Rock

Often basalt, this is a type of volcanic rock that is rich in iron and magnesium, giving it a dark coloration.

Continental Crust

The thick part of the Earth's crust that forms the continents and continental shelves, consisting mainly of granitic rocks.

Oceanic Crust

The thin, dense layer of the Earth's crust that underlies the ocean basins, composed primarily of basaltic rock.

Copper Mines

Sites where copper ore is extracted from the Earth, typically through open pit or underground mining methods.