It Now Appears That If Global Temperatures Continue to Rise,the

question 64

Multiple Choice

It now appears that if global temperatures continue to rise,the oceans

• A) will increase the amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere.
• B) will reduce the amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere.
• C) could increase or reduce the amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere.
• D) will have no effect on atmospheric CO₂ concentrations.

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