Chapter 18

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Which of the following statements regarding climate change is true?
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Most climate scientists conclude that human activities over the past 100 years have had an effect on the planet's climate.
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Which of the following is the best statement regarding the graph of atmospheric CO2 concentrations?
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Atmospheric CO2 concentrations have increased by more than 15% over the past 50 years.
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Which of the following is the best statement regarding the graph in Step 2 showing atmospheric CO2 and surface temperature changes over the past 50 years?
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This data is consistent with the hypothesis that increased atmospheric concentrations of CO2 may be causing an increase in average surface temperatures.
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What was the percent change in CO2 emissions for transportation from 1980 to 2005?
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36%
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Which of the following policy recommendations by the two authors would most directly lower the risk of climate change?
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A carbon tax that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25%