Which of the following is likely to happen if the CO2 level in the atmosphere exceeds 650 ppm?

A. 70% of all land-based species could go extinct.
B. Fire ant populations would crash.
C. Lodgepole pine populations would explode.
D. Only specialized plants and animals would survive.


Answer: A

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