What Do Climatologists Fear Might Happen If the Earth System

question 2

Multiple Choice

What do climatologists fear might happen if the Earth system crosses a climate threshold?

• A) system will enter a period of abrupt and dramatic climate change
• B) global temperatures will spike
• C) carbon dioxide will become a major constituent of the atmosphere
• D) record precipitation levels will cause flooding over most of the continents
• E) trees will no longer be able to absorb carbon dioxide

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