Discussing the consequences of global climate change at a conference, representatives of a developing nation suggest that those nations that contribute the most greenhouse gases (GHGs) to the atmosphere should contribute the most to paying for
adaptive responses worldwide. Further, this representative pointed out that her poor country contributes less than 1% of the annual GHGs and has less than 0.1% of the world's wealth. This representative's appeal represents A) the precautionary principle.
B) the polluter pays and equity principles.
C) an argument for mitigation instead of adaptation.
D) stages 2 and 3 of the climate change skeptics' responses.
B
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The ____________________ refers to the fact that carbon dioxide, water vapor, and dust within our atmosphere absorb long-wave radiation and re-radiate it back to Earth's surface
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Tropical cyclones are called ________ in the western Pacific Ocean
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The flat stable interior of a continent within a craton is called a ____.
a. shield b. continental slope c. abyssal plain d. mountain belt e. continental rise