According to climate computer models, which of the following activities accounts for most of the increase...
According to climate computer models, which of the following activities accounts for most of the increase in the Earth's temperature over the past century?
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A. Volcanic eruptions. |
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B. Natural variability. |
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C. Increased solar radiation coming from the sun. |
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D. Human activity. |
Homework Answers
According to climate computer models, the activity that accounts
for most of the increase in the Earth's temperature over the past
century:
D. Human activity.
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