Which of the following statements about scientists' views of global warming is true?

The scientific consensus is that Earth’s average temperature is rising and that human activities, especially greenhouse gas emissions, are the primary cause. A small minority of scientists disagree about human responsibility, so choice B is the true statement. Choices A and C misrepresent the level of agreement, while D is incorrect because scientists broadly agree that warming is occurring.

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