Based on the evidence that atmospheric carbon dioxide is a cause of planetary warming, what aspect of the graphs should most concern us?
A. The carbon dioxide concentration today is significantly higher than at any time in the past 800,000 years and is rapidly rising.
B. Earth's past temperature rises and falls naturally.
C. Earth's past carbon dioxide concentration rises and falls naturally.
Ans: A. The carbon dioxide concentration today is significantly higher than at any time in the past 800,000 years and is rapidly rising.
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