Which One of the Following Statements About the Consequences of Global

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Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about the consequences of global warming is false?

• A)The rate of global warming may be too great for populations to be able to adapt through natural selection.
• B)Rising sea levels will be a consequence of global warming.
• C)Global warming will cause an increase in the incidence of diseases caused by mosquitoes.
• D)Since most crop plants grow better at higher temperature and CO₂ concentrations,the effect of global warming on agriculture is likely to be positive.
• E)The frequency of El Niño events may increase as a consequence of global warming.

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