The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 2014 estimated that Earth’s average surface temperature would likely rise by how much above preindustrial levels by 2050?

a. one-half degree Celsius
b. one degree Celsius
c. two degrees Celsius
d. three degrees Celsius
e. five degrees Celsius


ANSWER: c

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