As CO₂ Concentrations in the Atmosphere Continue to Increase,which of the Following

question 22

Multiple Choice

As CO₂ concentrations in the atmosphere continue to increase,which of the following will be the probable effect?

• A)increased plant biomass worldwide
• B)increased incidence of hay fever
• C)increased incidence of asthma
• D)an increase in all of these

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Definitions:

Average Deviation

The average difference between each data point in a set and the mean of that set.

Pearson Product-moment

A correlation coefficient that measures the linear correlation between two variables, indicating the strength and direction of a linear relationship.

Ordinal Scale

A scale of measurement where data can be ordered or ranked, but the intervals between the data points are not necessarily consistent.

Relationship

A connection or association between two or more entities, often characterized by a pattern of interactions or a particular bond.