Which of These Best Describes the Comparison of Observed Changes

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of these best describes the comparison of observed changes in CO2 production and IPCC model scenarios of expected CO₂ production?

• A) Model scenarios predicted CO2 production about right.
• B) Model scenarios overestimated CO2 production.
• C) Observed CO2 production has exceeded the worst model scenarios.
• D) Observed CO2 production rose but has recently declined below IPCC model scenarios.
• E) CO2 production matches the middle range of model scenarios

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