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Global Change

Question 3 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Which of the following theories concerning global climate change is the most widely accepted?

Answer
A
Changes in the global climate will lead to an increase in extreme weather and flooding.
B
Global climate is changing due to burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.
C
Global climate change will happen rapidly.
D
Extra carbon dioxide and global warming will be beneficial.

Explanation

The most widely accepted explanation is that human activities—especially burning fossil fuels and deforestation—are changing the global climate. These activities increase greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which trap more heat. So the correct choice is “Global climate is changing due to burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.”

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