From 1958 to 2012, Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Measurements at Mauna

question 4

Multiple Choice

From 1958 to 2012, atmospheric carbon dioxide measurements at Mauna Loa have risen approximately

• A) 35 percent.
• B) 10 percent.
• C) 15 percent.
• D) 25 percent.
• E) 55 percent.

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Evolution of Disease-Causing Organisms

The process through which pathogens, like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, change over time, often leading to the development of resistance to treatments.

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms with a wide range of functionalities, from causing disease to aiding in digestion and nutrient cycling.

Viruses

Microscopic infectious agents that replicate only inside the living cells of organisms, leading to various diseases in plants, animals, and humans.

Fossils

The preserved remains or traces of organisms from the past, embedded in rocks and other materials, providing insight into the history of life on Earth.