The Recent Increase in Atmospheric CO₂ Concentration Is Mainly a Result

question 99

Multiple Choice

The recent increase in atmospheric CO₂ concentration is mainly a result of an increase in

• A) primary productivity.
• B) the biosphere's biomass.
• C) the absorption of infrared radiation escaping from Earth.
• D) the burning of fossil fuels and wood.
• E) cellular respiration by the exploding human population.

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