Multiple Choice
Since 1900, approximately how much has the global temperature risen? (See Figure 9-32 of Universe, 11th ed.) [Instructor note: Students might argue in favor of a different answer from Figure 9-33. This figure specifically gives temperature increase in Fahrenheit on land in the northern hemisphere, where most of Earth's population resides.]
A) 0.7°C
B) 2°C
C) 0.2°C
D) 1°C
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