Referring to the much studied temperature record of the past 140 years, significantly more observations were made of which of the following temperature records?

A. ocean bottom waters temperatures
B. air temperatures over the oceans
C. air temperatures
D. freshwater lakes temperatures


Answer: B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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