What is the main problem with the amount of carbon dioxide we have added to the atmosphere over the last several decades?
A. The amount released has overwhelmed the natural removal processes.
B. Significant amounts of it have been absorbed by the oceans resulting in lower than expected sea levels.
C. The temperature of the atmosphere is predicted to fall sharply in the coming decades.
D. It has stimulated the growth of trees in rainforests around the world.
Answer: A
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