Which of the Following Statements Is True of Climate Change

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of climate change?

• A) Global warming probably began a decade ago.
• B) According to the National Climatic Data Center, there will be fewer hurricanes and tornadoes in the future.
• C) Climate change is having a profound impact on every ecosystem worldwide.
• D) The years 1998 to 2004 have been the hottest on record.
• E) Scientists predict that climate change will result in fewer floods and landslides.

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