There Is Evidence That Increased Levels of CO₂ in the Atmosphere

question 28

Multiple Choice

There is evidence that increased levels of CO₂ in the atmosphere may increase Earth's surface temperature. How might this affect the spread of mosquitoes and malaria?

• A)Warmer temperatures may increase the habitat range of mosquitoes.
• B)Warmer temperatures may result in malaria cases in new regions.
• C)Warmer temperatures will have no affect on mosquitoes or the incidence of malaria.
• D)Warmer temperatures will kill off mosquitoes, thereby decreasing malaria cases.

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