How does excess CO2 in the atmosphere cause more extreme flooding?

A. It warms the atmosphere and causes increased evaporation.
B. It cools the atmosphere and causes decreased evaporation.
C. It combines with rain droplets and makes them larger.
D. It increases the acidity of the rain and while the amount of rain is the same, the acidity causes more erosion.


Answer: A

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